Explore the treatment journey of real CABENUVA patients
Wanted an HIV treatment that fit into his life
Age: 59 | Works as a security professional
Treatment journey
- Diagnosed in 2001, he was concerned about traveling with his daily oral ART
- Jayson wanted to find a long-acting HIV treatment option that would fit better into his life
- Switched to CABENUVA from another regimen
Clinical profile
- BMI: 29 kg/m2
- Virologically suppressed
- Highly engaged in care; consistently shows up for doctor appointments
Nonclinical considerations
- Had to constantly ensure that he had his daily oral HIV medication before taking business/personal trips
- Felt as if his life was scheduled around taking his daily oral HIV treatment
Wanted to move away from daily pills that could give away his HIV status
Age: 45 | Works as a mental health clinician
Treatment journey
- Diagnosed in 2001, he struggled with accepting his HIV status and worried about daily adherence
- While virologically suppressed, Jorge was worried about remembering to take his daily HIV treatment
- Switched to CABENUVA from BIKTARVY
Clinical profile
- BMI: 23 kg/m2
- Virologically suppressed
- Highly engaged in care; consistently shows up for doctor appointments
Nonclinical considerations
- Worried over remembering if he took his daily oral HIV medication
- Does not want a daily reminder of his HIV status
Chose a regimen that is a better fit for him
Age: 30 | Works as an HVAC technician
Treatment journey
- Diagnosed in 2019
- Asked his doctor about CABENUVA and advocated that it was right for him
- Switched to CABENUVA from BIKTARVY
Clinical profile
- BMI: 27 kg/m2
- Virologically suppressed on BIKTARVY
- Managing his HIV and prioritizing appointments is very important
Nonclinical considerations
- Quickly accepted his status and became a leader in the HIV community
- Has a large network of family and friends who support him
Wanted a treatment she didn’t have to worry about remembering to take daily
Age: 38 | Works as a prevention navigator in healthcare
Treatment journey
- Diagnosed in 2000, she was worried about others knowing her HIV status
- Discussed CABENUVA with her doctor
- Switched to CABENUVA from BIKTARVY
Clinical profile
- BMI: 31 kg/m2
- Virologically suppressed on BIKTARVY
- Highly engaged in care; consistently shows up for doctor appointments
Nonclinical considerations
- Struggled with disclosing her HIV status to those around her and constantly worried about remembering to take her daily pill
- Is in love and happily married; prides herself on managing her family's busy schedule
How do you start a conversation about CABENUVA with your BIKTARVY patients?
BMI=body mass index.
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