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Bimonthly injection

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Edmore, MI

Ive said before many times, the United States is far behind in HIV care
While the United States has just approved a monthly injection, I have noted Europe was doing a bimonhly study
The United Kindom (in Europe) has approved the first bimonhly injection.
The United States was behind the ball with U=U for 3 years.
The United States was behind in studying a monthly injection.
The United States is now behind in a bimonthly injection.
Sounds like the United States just doesn't care about HIV… read more

November 21, 2021
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Members expressed frustration over the slow approval of HIV treatment innovations in the United States compared to Europe, with many citing... Read more

Members expressed frustration over the slow approval of HIV treatment innovations in the United States compared to Europe, with many citing high medication costs and suspicion that profit-driven pharmaceutical companies prioritize money over patient care. Several members shared mixed feelings about switching from daily pills to monthly or bimonthly injections, with some excited about reduced pill burden and improved adherence while others preferred sticking with their current routines to avoid painful injection sites, office visits, or being guinea pigs for new treatments. A recurring theme was gratitude for access to life-saving medications despite the system's flaws, alongside anger at a healthcare structure that feels more focused on corporate profits than healing people.

A myHIVteam Member

Be careful everyone.Remember AZT , and Prep
Been positive for 32yrs. I'll what to see if these will have lawsuits also

December 12, 2021
A myHIVteam Member

My doctor offer it to me 6 months ago but im done being a lab rat and thats all i've been sence crixivan and Combivir i was on Biktarvy 6 months before the FDA approved it wish i had known about all the side affects. But thats life it will be the medication that kills me

November 27, 2021
A myHIVteam Member

I am used to my pills don't want to add injections. Why mess with pills that are working.

November 21, 2021
A myHIVteam Member

After 26 years of popping horse pills of all different shapes, sizes and colors, I cant see myself dealing with injections twice monthly. Even if it was once monthly too go and wait at my doctors office just too get jabbed, then dealing with painful injection sites for days after just doesnt sound likeanything that resembles easier than taking a daily pill.

November 21, 2021
A myHIVteam Member

They are working on getting the 2 month injections approved here. Last i checked the wholesale pricw for the monthly was $5400. They are also working on an injection method that can be self administered instead of having to visit a dr office. For me i take enough meds that losing one pill a day is not worth it.

November 21, 2021

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