Cabenuva Coupons & Prices

Cabenuva FAQs

How much does Cabenuva cost without insurance?

The standard out-of-pocket cost of Cabenuva without health insurance is $9,417.62 per 1, 6ml of 600 & 900mg/3ml box though you can save using a SingleCare Cabenuva coupon to pay only $6,775.01 for 1, 6ml of 600 & 900mg/3ml box of Cabenuva. If you don’t have access to an insurance plan, you can still use SingleCare for free Cabenuva savings. You can also contact ViivConnect to find ways to afford this medication. You can also contact a case manager at your local AIDS Service Organization and look into the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program or other programs that can help you afford your medication. 

How much does Cabenuva cost with insurance?

The cost of Cabenuva with insurance coverage varies depending on your plan. Whether you have private insurance or Medicaid or Medicare, have your healthcare provider check your benefits for both your medical and pharmacy insurance. Your medical benefit may cover Cabenuva. You can also look into the Cabenuva Patient Savings Program. Contact the program to find out more about eligibility requirements and details. You can also contact ViiVConnect for information about additional support.

Does Medicare cover Cabenuva and how much does it cost?

If you have Medicare, your healthcare provider will check your medical and pharmacy benefits to see which one covers Cabenuva. If your doctor does not accept your insurance plan, ask if your insurance covers injections at a nearby Alternative Site for Administration. You can also contact ViiVConnect for information about additional support.

If Cabenuva is not covered by Medicare or if you have not met your plan’s deductible, you may have to pay the full price of $9,417.62 for 1, 6ml of 600 & 900mg/3ml box. In that case, using a SingleCare coupon for Cabenuva could save you more money than Medicare. Our lowest price for Cabenuva is currently $6,775.01 for 1, 6ml of 600 & 900mg/3ml box.

Is there a generic of Cabenuva?

Cabenuva is a brand name drug made by Viiv Healthcare. There is no generic version of Cabenuva available at this time. Use a SingleCare prescription drug discount card to pay $6,775.01 for 1, 6ml of 600 & 900mg/3ml box.

What is Cabenuva? 

Cabenuva is an injectable medication that is administered by a healthcare provider. It is FDA-approved as a complete regimen for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults and adolescents 12 years and older who weigh at least 77 pounds to replace the current medication regimen in appropriate situations as determined by the doctor. 

This medication kit contains two medications: cabotegravir, which is an HIV integrase inhibitor, and rilpivirine, which is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor, or NNRTI. The two medications work together to decrease the amount of HIV in the blood. They do not cure HIV but may decrease your chance of developing acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and HIV-related conditions like serious infections or cancer. These medications are used along with lifestyle changes and safer sex.

How long do you have to take Cabenuva?

Before starting Cabenuva, you may take daily pills by mouth for one month to see how your body reacts. Cabenuva is administered by your healthcare provider as two injections, one injection into the muscle of each side of your buttocks. Depending on the treatment plan, you will receive an injection either every month—or every other month (after the first two injections, which are one month apart). Cabenuva is formulated as a long-acting medication that helps you stay undetectable (where the amount of HIV in the blood cannot be measured by a lab test) and not have to take daily medication. To stay undetectable, you must keep your appointments and receive your injections on schedule. You will keep receiving Cabenuva injections unless your healthcare provider advises another type of treatment. If you stop taking Cabenuva, you will have to take other medications to treat HIV-1 infection and lower the chance of developing resistance.  

What are the side effects of Cabenuva?

Common side effects of Cabenuva include:

• Injection site reactions like pain, swelling, and redness

• Fever

• Fatigue

• Headache

• Pain in the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, or muscles

• Nausea

• Trouble sleeping

• Dizziness 

• Rash 

After giving you an injection, your healthcare provider will monitor you for at least ten minutes in case you have a reaction. Symptoms of a post-injection reaction may include:

• Difficulty breathing

• Anxiety 

• A warm feeling

• Rash

• Sweating

• Stomach cramps

• Back and chest pain

• Feeling numb in or around the mouth

• Lightheadedness 

• High or low blood pressure

If you have symptoms of an allergic reaction at any time while you are on Cabenuva, get emergency medical help. These symptoms may include hives, difficulty breathing or swallowing, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat. 

Other serious side effects may include liver problems or suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Be alert to any changes in mood and behavior, and notify your healthcare provider right away if you notice any changes. 

This is not a full list of side effects, and others may occur. Consult your healthcare provider for additional information about side effects.

Does Cabenuva cause weight gain?

A small amount of weight gain is a known side effect of Cabenuva. In clinical studies, people who took Cabenuva gained about 2 or 3 pounds.

Are there any known interactions or contraindications with Cabenuva? 

You should not take Cabenuva if you are allergic to either cabotegravir or rilpivirine, or any ingredient in Cabenuva. You should not take Cabenuva if you take any of the following medications, which are associated with drug interactions that would make Cabenuva not work properly:

• The anticonvulsants Tegretol (carbamazepine), Trileptal (oxcarbazepine), phenobarbital, or Dilantain (phenytoin)

• Rifampin

• Steroids such as dexamethasone

• The dietary supplement St. John’s wort

There are other drug interactions that may occur with Cabenuva, so before you take it, make sure your healthcare provider knows about all the medications you take, including prescription and OTC drugs, vitamins, and supplements.

Who is eligible for {{drug}]? 

Cabenuva can be used in people who are 12 years and older and weigh at least 77 pounds to replace their current HIV-1 medications when the healthcare provider determines the treatment is appropriate. Patients must:

• Be virologically suppressed (with an HIV-1 RNA of less than 50 copies per mL)

• Be on a stable antiretroviral medication regimen

• Not have a history of treatment failure

• Not be resistant to cabotegravir or rilpivirine

Talk to your healthcare provider for more information about whether Cabenuva is appropriate for you.