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

How to Purchase Cabotegravir

Overseas Purchase

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

(2) Since drug prices may be affected by factors such as regional differences and exchange rate fluctuations, patients need to make budgets and plans in advance before purchasing.

Purchase through Medical Service Institutions

(1) Patients may consult domestic overseas medical service institutions that cooperate with international pharmacies or pharmaceutical companies.

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

Precautions for Purchasing Cabotegravir

Confirm Drug Use and Dosage

(1) Cabotegravir has two uses:

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

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

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

Check Drug Packaging and Labels

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

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

(3) Confirm the prescription drug mark and storage conditions (e.g., store away from light, at room temperature).

Avoid Drug Interactions

(1) Cabotegravir has contraindications with certain drugs, such as carbamazepine, phenytoin sodium, and rifampicin, which may reduce its efficacy.(2) Before purchasing, patients must inform doctors of other medications they are currently taking.

Keep Purchase Certificates

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

How to Identify Authentic vs. Counterfeit Cabotegravir

Inspect the Outer Packaging

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

(2) 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

(1) Authentic Cabotegravir tablets are white or off-white and have specific engravings on the surface (e.g., "CAB" or "30").

(2) If abnormal colors, damage, or lack of engravings are found, vigilance against counterfeit drugs is required.