Cabotegravir is an HIV-1 integrase strand transfer inhibitor (INSTI) used for the treatment of HIV-1 infection and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) against HIV-1.

How to Purchase Cabotegravir

Overseas Purchase

Patients may choose to consult and purchase Cabotegravir at hospital pharmacies or licensed drugstores in countries or regions where the drug has been launched.

Since drug prices may be affected by factors such as regional differences and exchange rate fluctuations, patients need to make a budget and plan in advance before purchasing.

Purchase through Medical Service Institutions

Patients can consult domestic overseas medical service institutions that cooperate with international pharmacies or pharmaceutical companies.

These institutions can usually provide legal import channels and offer professional consultation and guidance.

Precautions for Purchasing Cabotegravir

Confirm Drug Use and Dosage

Cabotegravir has two uses:

HIV Treatment: It must be used in combination with EDURANT (rilpivirine) to form a complete treatment regimen.

HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP): It should be used alone, but must be taken when the patient is HIV-negative.

Before purchasing, the intended use of the drug must be clarified, and the dosage prescribed by the doctor (e.g., 30mg per tablet, once daily) must be strictly followed.

Check Drug Packaging and Label

Verify the drug name, active ingredient (Cabotegravir), and specification (e.g., 30mg).

Check the production batch number, expiration date, and manufacturer (e.g., ViiV Healthcare).

Confirm the prescription drug label and storage conditions (e.g., protect from light, store at room temperature).

Avoid Drug Interactions

Cabotegravir has contraindications with certain drugs, such as carbamazepine, phenytoin sodium, and rifampicin, which may reduce its efficacy.

Before purchasing, patients must inform the doctor of other medications they are currently taking.

Keep Purchase Certificates

Retain the prescription, invoice, or purchase records to facilitate tracing responsibilities or applying for after-sales services in case of problems.

How to Identify the Authenticity of Cabotegravir

Inspect the Outer Packaging

Print Quality: The packaging of authentic drugs has clear printing without blurriness or typos. Counterfeit drugs may have uneven colors and rough fonts.

Anti-Counterfeiting Marks: Some manufacturers provide anti-counterfeiting codes or hologram stickers, which can be verified through the official website or customer service.

Verify Drug Characteristics

Authentic Cabotegravir tablets are white or off-white, with specific markings engraved on the surface (e.g., "CAB" or "30").

If the tablets show abnormal colors, damage, or no engravings, caution should be exercised as they may be counterfeit.