What is the Cabenuva Good to Go program?

Cabenuva Good to Go are commercials advertised by ViiV Healthcare. As part of one commercial script, viewers hear that during treatment with Cabenuva (cabotegravir and rilpivirine) you are “good to go unscripted” and “good to go on a whim.” In another, a narrator states, “imagine being good to go without daily HIV pills, good to go off the grid, good to go nonstop.”

Cabenuva (cabotegravir and rilpivirine), the medication being advertised in these campaigns, is a long-acting HIV injection. It’s given monthly or every other month instead of daily HIV pills. Because of how infrequently you need a dose, the manufacturer of Cabenuva often advertises “every other month, and you’re good to go” on their website and educational materials.

What is Cabenuva?

Cabenuva contains two medications used to treat HIV-1 infection: cabotegravir and rilpivirine. It can be used in people 12 years and older who weigh at least 35 kg (77 lbs). It was first approved by the FDA in 2021.

Cabenuva is given as two injections into the muscle, but some people may start with oral medications (Vocabria, the brand name for cabotegravir, and Edurant, the brand name for rilpivirine) for 1 month to make sure they can tolerate it.

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How do you take Cabenuva?

Cabenuva is given as two injections into the gluteal (buttocks) muscle by a healthcare professional. You and your healthcare provider will determine if a monthly or every-other-month dosing schedule works best for you.

• Monthly dosing: Start Cabenuva injections on the last day of your current antiretroviral treatment and continue with Cabenuva injections every month thereafter.
• Every-other-month dosing: Start Cabenuva injections on the last day of your current antiretroviral treatment. One month later, you will get another set of injections. Then, you will receive Cabenuva injections every 2 months.

Make sure to attend all of your appointments to receive Cabenuva. This medication works best when it is taken on time. If you miss a dose of Cabenuva, contact your healthcare provider right away to find out the next steps.

This is not all the information you need to know about Cabenuva (cabotegravir and rilpivirine) for safe and effective use and does not take the place of your doctor’s directions. Review the full product information and discuss this information and any questions you have with your doctor or other health care provider.