HIV Prevention Medications

Descovy (emtricitabine/tenofovir) is an expensive medication used to treat HIV and can lower the chances of getting HIV through sex. This drug is more popular than comparable drugs. There are currently no generic alternatives to Descovy. It is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but manufacturer and pharmacy coupons can help offset the cost.

EMTRICITABINE; TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE helps manage the symptoms of HIV infection. It may also be used for PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), which lowers the risk of getting HIV through sex. It works by limiting the spread of HIV in the body. It is a combination of two antiretroviral medications. This medication is not a cure for HIV or AIDS and it may still be possible to spread HIV to others while taking it. It does not prevent other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

CABOTEGRAVIR is used for HIV PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), which helps lower the risk of getting HIV through sex. It works by limiting the spread of HIV in the body. It does not prevent other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

CABOTEGRAVIR helps manage the symptoms of HIV infection. It may also be used for PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), which helps lower the risk of getting HIV through sex. It works by limiting the spread of HIV in the body. This medication is not a cure for HIV or AIDS and it may still be possible to spread HIV to others while taking it. It does not prevent other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Yeztugo is part of the Capsid Inhibitors class and treats HIV Prevention. Capsid inhibitors are used to treat HIV. They work by blocking the virus's protein shell which prevents it from replicating. Yeztugo is only available as a brand name drug.