Cabenuva Patient Assistance Program

Don’t let the high cost of brand long-acting HIV injection disrupt your treatment. We help eligible patients access Cabenuva (cabotegravir and rilpivirine extended-release IM injections) for as little as $69.95 per month through the manufacturer’s Patient Assistance Program.

Key ​Takeaways:

What is Cabenuva Prescription Assistance Program?

The Cabenuva Patient Assistance Program helps eligible patients access this long-acting injectable HIV treatment at little or no cost when meeting income, insurance, and clinical criteria.

At AffordMyPrescriptions, our Patient Advocates handle the entire Cabenuva PAP enrollment for a flat $69.95 per month — so you never face a gap in Cabenuva HIV therapy.

AffordMyPrescriptions eliminates that burden. For a flat $69.95 per month, our Patient Advocates handle every step of your Cabenuva enrollment — so you never face a gap in your long-acting injectable HIV treatment.

Pharmacy Price Comparison

PHARMACYPRICE (30-DAY) WITH BEST COUPONSYOU SAVE W/ US
Ryan White HIV/AIDS ProgramprogramsState ADAP funding
Specialty pharmacy~$3,500/moSave substantially
HIV clinic~$3,700/moSave substantially
340B-eligible institution~$2,900/moSave substantially
Biktarvy (alt oral daily)~$4,000/moAlt STR HIV therapy
Generic Atripla (alt)~$40/moVery cheap generic HIV STR

*Retail prices are estimates based on public data and vary by pharmacy. Coupon prices from GoodRx and SingleCare as of April 2026. AffordMyPrescriptions Advocacy Service bypasses pharmacy pricing entirely by using the manufacturer’s assistance program to secure your Cabenuva — independent of dosage or retail price.

Our Pricing:

$69.95 Per month

1 Medications

$79.95 Per Month

2 Medications

$89.95 Per Month

3 Medications

$99.95 Per Month

4+ Medications

Why choose us For Your Cabenuva Prescription Program?

The Cabenuva Patient Assistance Program is free to apply. Our $69.95 per month covers full advocacy. Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program and state AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAP) fund HIV treatment. Long-acting injectable HIV therapy addresses the adherence and stigma challenges of daily pills.

Enroll

Complete a simple eligibility form so our team can determine if you may qualify for Cabenuva assistance.

We Advocate

Our specialists gather documentation, complete applications, and coordinate with your prescriber and the assistance program.

Receive Medication

Once approved, your Cabenuva is delivered through the assistance program while we manage refills and annual renewals.

Discount Coupons vs. Patient Assistance Programs

Many patients try discount cards first. Here’s why the Patient Assistance Program through AffordMyPrescriptions is the better long-term solution for Cabenuva:

Limitations of Coupons

  • Prices fluctuate — savings aren’t guaranteed month-to-month

  • Copay accumulators may prevent savings from counting toward your deductible

  • Coupon cards expire and require constant renewal

  • Still $3,000–$3,700 per month even with the best discount

  • Cannot be used with Medicare, Medicaid, or government insurance

Advantages of PAP Through Us

  • Fixed $69.95/month — never changes regardless of retail price

  • No expiration — continuous access as long as you qualify
  • Medication supplied directly through the assistance program

  • We manage all paperwork, refills, and annual renewals

  • Medicare Part D patients accepted

  • If denied, we explore alternative savings paths on your behalf

DO YOU QUALIFY?

Eligibility is generally determined by annual household income and insurance status. Most programs follow guidelines that include limits of up to $40,000 for individuals, $60,000 for couples, and $100,000 for larger families. Because requirements vary by program and household, we encourage you to contact AffordMyPrescriptions directly so we can review your specific situation and determine if you qualify for Cabenuva assistance.

Understanding Cabenuva:

Cabenuva is the first long-acting injectable HIV-1 treatment — cabotegravir (INSTI) + rilpivirine (NNRTI) IM every 1 or 2 months. A complete HIV regimen for virologically suppressed patients that replaces daily oral therapy, addressing the adherence and stigma challenges of daily pill-taking.


How It Works:

HIV-1 treatment traditionally requires daily oral antiretroviral therapy. Adherence to daily pills can be challenging. Long-acting injectable HIV treatment reduces medical contact to monthly or every-2-month visits and eliminates daily pill-taking — for patients already virologically suppressed and appropriate for switch. Cabenuva combines cabotegravir (INSTI — blocking HIV integrase) and rilpivirine (NNRTI — blocking HIV reverse transcriptase). Both are long-acting depot IM injections. Every 1 month or every 2 months. Requires virologic suppression on a stable regimen before switch. ATLAS and FLAIR trials demonstrated non-inferiority to daily oral regimens for maintaining viral suppression.

Form and Use:

Cabenuva IM injection in the gluteus. Monthly regimen: cabotegravir 400 mg + rilpivirine 600 mg IM monthly. Every-2-month regimen: cabotegravir 600 mg + rilpivirine 900 mg IM every 2 months. Requires virologic suppression on stable ART before switch. May include an optional oral cabotegravir + rilpivirine lead-in for 4 weeks.

Generic Availability:

No generic Cabenuva. Other HIV treatment regimens (all daily oral): Biktarvy (bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide — most-prescribed single-tablet regimen), Dovato (dolutegravir/lamivudine — 2-drug single tablet), Triumeq, Genvoya, Odefsey, Symtuza. Generic oral HIV single-tablet regimens: Atripla generic, Complera generic, Symfi. Cabotegravir is also used as PrEP (Apretude every 2 months IM). Sunlenca (lenacapavir long-acting SC every 6 months) for multidrug-resistant HIV. Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program funds HIV treatment; state ADAP. HIV Medicine Association resources.

Warnings:

Hypersensitivity reactions (including DRESS — rare but serious; contraindicated with history of hypersensitivity to cabotegravir or rilpivirine), hepatotoxicity (monitor LFTs), depression and suicidality (monitor for mood changes — INSTI class; screen before starting), injection site reactions (very common — pain, swelling, nodules), long pharmacological tail (many months after last injection — implications for missed doses and resistance risk), drug interactions (rifamycins contraindicated; other CYP3A4 inducers reduce levels), embryo-fetal considerations. Other: pyrexia, fatigue, headache, musculoskeletal pain, nausea, rash. Discontinuation planning is important given the long pharmacological tail.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

How much does Cabenuva cost without insurance?

$40,000+ per year ($3,000–$3,700 per month). Comparable to brand daily oral HIV therapy (Biktarvy ~$4,000/month). Generic oral HIV single-tablet options (Atripla generic, Complera generic) are ~$40–$100/month — dramatically cheaper if daily pill adherence is acceptable.

Cabenuva is an IM injection every 1 or 2 months. Daily oral regimens (Biktarvy, Dovato, Triumeq, generic Atripla) require daily pill-taking. Cabenuva eliminates daily pills — addressing adherence challenges and pill-taking stigma. Requires virologic suppression on stable ART before switch.

Adults and adolescents (12+ years, at least 35 kg) with HIV-1 who are virologically suppressed on stable ART. Not for treatment-naive or virologically failing patients. Considerations include pregnancy, hepatitis B co-infection, and resistance history. Discuss with an HIV specialist.

Both contain long-acting cabotegravir IM injection. Apretude is cabotegravir alone for HIV PrEP (prevention). Cabenuva combines cabotegravir with rilpivirine for HIV treatment in virologically suppressed patients. Different indications and regimens.

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling — very common), pyrexia, fatigue, headache, musculoskeletal pain, nausea, rash. Serious: hypersensitivity reactions (including DRESS — rare), hepatotoxicity, depression/suicidality (INSTI class), drug interactions. Long pharmacological tail has implications for discontinuation.

Take Control of Your Medication Costs

Long-acting injectable HIV treatment transforms adherence and quality of life. Our advocacy team is ready — $69.95 per month, or free if we cannot help.

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