LEARN MORE ABOUT APRETUDE

GETTING STARTED ON APRETUDE

  • How do I start taking APRETUDE?

    The first step is to talk to your healthcare provider. They can answer any questions you have about APRETUDE and assess whether APRETUDE is an appropriate PrEP option for you.

    If you are prescribed APRETUDE, it is given every other month by a healthcare provider after initiation injections have been given 1 month apart for 2 consecutive months. Stay under a provider’s care while receiving APRETUDE. You must receive it as scheduled. If you will miss a scheduled injection by more than 7 days, call your provider right away.

  • How much does APRETUDE cost? Will my insurance cover it?

    If you’re prescribed APRETUDE, you can enroll in ViiVConnect to determine your insurance coverage and find out if you’re eligible for programs that may help lower your out-of-pocket costs.

    The amount you pay for APRETUDE will largely depend on your insurance coverage, so contact your provider, as they know the details of your plan. Federal law requires that insurance plans cover PrEP and certain related services. Your doctor’s office, insurance provider, and ViiVConnect can help you better understand your out-of-pocket costs.

    ViiVConnect Copay Program

    Through the ViiVConnect Copay Program, eligible patients may pay as little as $0 copay per fill on prescribed APRETUDE.

     

    Click to learn about savings and support for APRETUDE >

    The ViiVConnect Copay Program is subject to eligibility and program terms and conditions and is not health insurance.

WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE DAYS OF YOUR APPOINTMENTS

WHO IS AT RISK FOR HIV?

  • Who is most at risk for HIV? Am I at risk of getting HIV through sex?

    HIV can affect anyone regardless of sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, gender, age, or where they live. APRETUDE is only for preventing sexually acquired HIV-1. If you have sex without condoms, with someone who is living with HIV or has an unknown status, if you have multiple partners, or if you have sex within a community where HIV is more common, you may want to talk to your healthcare provider about PrEP.

    Learn about HIV risk >

  • How often should I get tested for HIV while on APRETUDE?

    If you’re prescribed APRETUDE, you will get tested prior to initiation and each regular injection. Your healthcare provider may do additional HIV testing.

    Find an HIV testing site near you >

  • What kinds of sex put you at risk for HIV?

    Most people get HIV through anal or vaginal sex. You can help protect yourself by knowing your HIV status and that of your partner(s), using condoms consistently and correctly, getting tested and treated for other STIs, and receiving PrEP.

  • Do women need PrEP?

    Women represent about 1 in 5 new HIV diagnoses each year. 52% of women diagnosed with HIV were Black and 22% were Hispanic/Latina.*

    Because women can be at risk for HIV, they should speak to their healthcare provider about considering the need for PrEP.

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    In 2024, based on data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

    Learn more about how HIV affects women >

  • Is PrEP just for gay men?

    Many people think that HIV only impacts gay men, but that simply isn’t the case. A lot of people can benefit from PrEP, including cisgender women and transgender women.

LEARNING ABOUT PrEP

  • Does PrEP prevent other sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

    PrEP doesn’t prevent other STIs. To help you stay protected, always practice safer sex and use a condom.

  • Can I get HIV from someone on PrEP?

    People who take APRETUDE, or any other PrEP, must be HIV-1 negative prior to and while taking it. No PrEP is 100% effective, so regular HIV testing is important. APRETUDE is a prescription medicine that is used to reduce the risk of getting HIV-1. It helps lower the chances of getting HIV-1 through sex.

    To reduce your risk of getting HIV, know your HIV status, get regular testing for other sexually transmitted infections, and practice safer sex by using a condom. Talk to your healthcare provider about other ways to reduce the risk of infection.

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