There is a new study out of England making headway with a monthly injection based HIV med. The medication is still in the trial phase, but the potential is huge. The option of getting an injection once a month versus having to take numerous pills daily is one I'd consider. I know taking meds isn't that hard, but there are reasons to support this new approach.
- It may be difficult to maintain an adequate supply of at home meds
- It is very easy to forget to take a pill
- Sometimes you get into situation that keep you from taking your meds
Also, if the injection is given by a medical professional on a monthly basis that means it would be far harder to lose the meds (have them stolen), take the wrong dose & it also insures of at least monthly contact with the patient. Even if the contact is only with a nurse, basic health information can be recorded then. This approach would be better for regimen adherence & better observation of the patient's state of being.
I realize some people won't qualify for it. My insurance might not cover it. It may have meds in it that I have had bad interactions with before. Over time, hopefully, this approach could become effective enough to make insurance agencies see it as a viable option. If these work, they may expand into other forms of the injection for those with bad reactions to certain meds. This has great promise.
Cya
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