Cabotegravir long-acting injection price

Cabotegravir (Cabotegravir) is an antiretroviral drug that belongs to the class of integrase inhibitors. Its main function is to treat HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection. By inhibiting the integrase activity of the HIV virus, it prevents the virus from transcribing its RNA into the host cell's DNA and integrating it into the host cell's genome. In this way, it can effectively inhibit the replication and reproduction of HIV viruses, reduce the number of viruses in the host body, and delay the progression of HIV disease.

Cabotegravir was originally developed as an oral drug to treatHIV infections. However, in recent years, it has also been studied for long-term prevention of HIV transmission. Especially in the form of long-acting injections, this treatment is called long-acting preventive antiretroviral therapy (Long-Acting Pre-exposure Prophylaxis, LAPR) or long-acting preventive therapy (Long-Acting Pre-exposure Chemoprophylaxis, LAPC). Long-acting injection of cabotegravir can be continuously released in the body, providing sustained antiviral effects and reducing the risk of HIV infection in high-risk groups.

It should be noted that cabotegravir is a prescription drug and must be used under the supervision of a doctor. For patients treated for HIV infection, cabotegravir is often given as part of combination antiretroviral therapy (cART) to provide more effective treatment. For patients who are using cabotegravir to prevent HIV transmission, they need to strictly follow the doctor's recommendations and treatment plan to ensure the effectiveness of long-term prevention. Early detection and management of drug resistance can help ensure that patients continue to benefit from antiretroviral treatment, delay the progression of HIV disease, and reduce the risk of transmission.

Cabotegravir is not currently on the market in China, so patients cannot purchase it domestically and need to purchase cabotegravir through overseas channels. Foreign cabotegravir only has original drugs, mainly European original drugs, and the price is very high, about 16,000 yuan.