HIV treatment involves taking antiretroviral therapy (ART), which is a mix of medicines that slow down the virus in the body. Thanks to new advances, many ART treatments are now as simple as taking one pill a day or getting shots every two months. ART is usually easy to handle and works well if taken exactly as prescribed. Nowadays, reaching an undetectable viral load, which stops HIV from spreading, is easier than ever. Even with these improvements, some patients still face challenges. We are here to talk about your needs and help you stay healthy.
At the Partnership, we have an on-site pharmacist who specializes in HIV to help you achieve viral suppression. We work together to help you deal with practical, financial, and emotional challenges of taking medications.
The HIV pharmacist services include:
- Helping you stick to your medication schedule
- Simplifying your ART regimen
- Reducing drug-drug and drug-food interactions
- Answering questions about medications
- Switching to long-acting injectable ART every two months
- Providing pill boxes and blister packs
- Refilling medications and handling prior authorizations
- Offering copay assistance and emergency supply programs
Our goal is to give patient-centered care and improve your quality of life. We encourage patients to be involved in optimizing their ART regimen to fit their needs and goals.