Carl Schmid and Dr. Milgram discusses the disparities in education and access to PrEP in the patient populations that need these medications the most.
The social determinants affecting PrEP use and access
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Future opportunities to improve PrEP access and management
Carl Schmid and Lynne H. Milgram, MD, MBA, CPE, share ideas that can provide more substantial access to PrEP and battle unmet needs in PrEP management.
Press briefing on HIV+Hep, DLC, and DPAC vs. HHS
The HIV+Hepatitis Policy Insite, the Diabetes Leadership Council, and the Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia challenging a federal rule that allows health insurers and pharmacy benefits managers to avoid counting drug manufacturer copay assistance toward patients’ out-of-pocket cost obligations. Due to increased deductibles and cost-sharing requirements, patients rely on copay assistance to help them afford their medications.
Understanding the Benefits of Multiple Options for PrEP Therapy
Carl Schmid: It’s important to have different types of PrEP. Up until now, it’s been a daily pill, which may be sufficient for some people, but people may not want to take a pill for a disease that they don’t have. People may forget taking a pill every day. They may not adhere to the prescribed course. It is important to have long-acting medications, and people don’t have to think about taking a drug every day. It could help with adherence, and the studies show that it’s superior. What is it all about? What is the purpose of PrEP to prevent HIV? These FDA studies show that the long-acting [PrEP] is superior. There are fewer infections.
Patient selection and cost-effectiveness for injectable PrEP
Frank J. Palella Jr, MD, and Carl Schmid continue the discussion of patient selection for long-acting injectable PrEP and its cost effectiveness in comparison with other PrEP modalities.