Fostemsavir (brand name: RUKOBIA) is an important antiretroviral drug used for the treatment of HIV-1 infection. As a prescription medication, patients need to pay special attention to its purchase channels and precautions.

How to Purchase Fostemsavir (RUKOBIA)

Overseas Purchase

Patients may choose to consult and purchase fostemsavir at hospital pharmacies or authorized pharmacies 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 via Medical Service Institutions

Patients may 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 Fostemsavir (RUKOBIA)

Strictly Use as Prescribed by a Doctor

Fostemsavir must be used in combination with other antiretroviral drugs, and the recommended dose is "600 mg tablets, taken orally twice daily".

Do not adjust the medication regimen or dose on your own; you must strictly follow the doctor’s instructions.

Pay Attention to Drug Interactions

Concurrent use with strong CYP3A inducers (e.g., rifampicin, carbamazepine, phenytoin, etc.) is prohibited.

Dose adjustment is required when used in combination with certain statin drugs.

The content of ethinyl estradiol in oral contraceptives should not exceed 30 mcg per day.

Warnings for Medication Use in Special Populations

Pregnant women: Must use the drug under close monitoring by a doctor.

Lactating women: Breastfeeding is not recommended, as there may be a risk of HIV transmission.

Patients with hepatic or renal impairment: No dose adjustment is required for patients with mild to severe hepatic or renal impairment, but close monitoring is necessary.

Methods to Identify Authenticity of Fostemsavir (RUKOBIA)

Pharmaceutical Packaging Identification

The tablets are beige, oval-shaped, film-coated tablets.

One side is engraved with the marking "SV1V7".

The packaging should include complete FDA approval information and a production batch number.

Pharmaceutical Source Verification

Verify the validity of the drug batch number through official channels.

Request the seller to provide complete cold chain transportation records (if required).

Check whether the content of the drug instruction manual is consistent with the FDA-approved version.