IDweek2023 | The Revolutionary Shift in HIV Management: An In-Depth Analysis of Cabotegravir + Rilpivirine Long-Acting Treatment Versus Traditional Oral Antiretroviral Therapy
IDweek2023 The Revolutionary Shift in HIV Management: An In-Depth Analysis of Cabotegravir + Rilpivirine Long-Acting Treatment Versus Traditional Oral Antiretroviral Therapy
In the ever-evolving world of medicine, the ultimate goal has consistently been to enhance patient adherence and improve treatment outcomes. This is particularly apparent in the management of HIV, where antiretroviral therapy (ART) has been the cornerstone of treatment for many years. However, with the development of long-acting ART, there has been a dramatic shift in the landscape of HIV management. This comprehensive article delves into a detailed analysis of the real-world adherence and persistence of Cabotegravir + Rilpivirine Long-Acting (CAB+RPV LA) compared to oral ART among people living with HIV (PWH) in the United States. This analysis is based on the ABOVE Study, conducted by a team of researchers and healthcare professionals from ViiV Healthcare and Analysis Group, Inc.