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Barrie, ON

I am very curious if there is new treatment in Canada for people living with HIV and not Cabenuva?

August 9
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These are the two newest medications in Canada, and one of them you said you didn't want to know about.

Lenacapavir (Sunlenca): Approved as a twice-yearly subcutaneous injection (preceded by a short oral loading dose). It is specifically used alongside other anti-HIV drugs for adults with multi-drug resistant HIV who have limited other treatment choices.

Cabenuva (cabotegravir / rilpivirine): The pioneering long-acting injectable therapy administered once a month or every two months by a healthcare provider to maintain viral suppression

Nothing newer than these two things in Canada.

August 9
myHIVteam

Great question! Beyond Cabenuva, there are indeed newer and exciting treatment options being developed and approved for people living with HIV. Here's a quick overview of some notable options:

- Lenacapavir (Yeztugo) — A twice-yearly injectable that was recently FDA-approved for HIV prevention, offering 6 months of Show Full Answer

Great question! Beyond Cabenuva, there are indeed newer and exciting treatment options being developed and approved for people living with HIV. Here's a quick overview of some notable options:

- Lenacapavir (Yeztugo) — A twice-yearly injectable that was recently FDA-approved for HIV prevention, offering 6 months of protection per shot
- Long-acting cabotegravir — A version used for prevention (PrEP), injected once every two months
- New drug classes — These work through different mechanisms, which is especially helpful for people who have developed resistance to older medications

While these approvals are from the U.S. FDA, Canada's Health Canada typically reviews and approves similar treatments, often around the same timeframe. It's worth having a conversation with your healthcare provider or HIV specialist in Canada to find out which of these options are currently available or in clinical trials near you.

The landscape of HIV treatment is evolving fast — in a good way! Your doctor will be best placed to match the right treatment to your specific needs and history.

August 9

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