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#ADAP #Biktarvy #Descovy
Here is how various states’ ADAP programs have been affected by cuts and changes. Florida has removed Biktarvy and only allows Descovy for those with renal insufficiency. After the end of this month, there is great uncertainty as to how many people nationwide will lose HIV med coverage. Here is a comparison chart:

file:///private/var/mobile/Containers/Data/Application/81EE543B-9736-42A2-B95C-AA2D44370E33/tmp/TempDocs/adap-watch-april-2026.pdf

https://www.poz.com/article/hiv-advocates-denounce-lawmakers-plan-cut-1-billion-hiv-funding-2027-budget

#ADAP #Biktarvy #Descovy
Here is how various states’ ADAP programs have been affected by cuts and changes. Florida has removed Biktarvy and only allows Descovy for those with renal insufficiency. After the end of this month, there is great uncertainty as to how many people nationwide will lose HIV med coverage. Here is a comparison chart:

file:///private/var/mobile/Containers/Data/Application/81EE543B-9736-42A2-B95C-AA2D44370E33/tmp/TempDocs/adap-watch-april-2026.pdf

https://www.poz.com/article/hiv-advocates-denounce-lawmakers-plan-cut-1-billion-hiv-funding-2027-budget

And now, in news nobody ever asked about, I feel the need to remark that Descovy (my PrEP medicine) is packaged pretty damn awfully.

Each pill is individually wrapped in a blister cell. Not only this, but peeling back the label works only half the time. Also, each blister contains a little slab, probably to protect the pill from breakage when you push on it hard to pop it out.

In addition, each pill is numbered. Why? It is not like taking it is optional.

Can someone who works in pill production tell me why this is a good packaging method???? To me, it appears both wasteful and annoying.

#Descovy #PrEP #packaging #medication

And now, in news nobody ever asked about, I feel the need to remark that Descovy (my PrEP medicine) is packaged pretty damn awfully.

Each pill is individually wrapped in a blister cell. Not only this, but peeling back the label works only half the time. Also, each blister contains a little slab, probably to protect the pill from breakage when you push on it hard to pop it out.

In addition, each pill is numbered. Why? It is not like taking it is optional.

Can someone who works in pill production tell me why this is a good packaging method???? To me, it appears both wasteful and annoying.

#Descovy #PrEP #packaging #medication

And now, in news nobody ever asked about, I feel the need to remark that Descovy (my PrEP medicine) is packaged pretty damn awfully.

Each pill is individually wrapped in a blister cell. Not only this, but peeling back the label works only half the time. Also, each blister contains a little slab, probably to protect the pill from breakage when you push on it hard to pop it out.

In addition, each pill is numbered. Why? It is not like taking it is optional.

Can someone who works in pill production tell me why this is a good packaging method???? To me, it appears both wasteful and annoying.

#Descovy #PrEP #packaging #medication

And now, in news nobody ever asked about, I feel the need to remark that Descovy (my PrEP medicine) is packaged pretty damn awfully.

Each pill is individually wrapped in a blister cell. Not only this, but peeling back the label works only half the time. Also, each blister contains a little slab, probably to protect the pill from breakage when you push on it hard to pop it out.

In addition, each pill is numbered. Why? It is not like taking it is optional.

Can someone who works in pill production tell me why this is a good packaging method???? To me, it appears both wasteful and annoying.

#Descovy #PrEP #packaging #medication

And now, in news nobody ever asked about, I feel the need to remark that Descovy (my PrEP medicine) is packaged pretty damn awfully.

Each pill is individually wrapped in a blister cell. Not only this, but peeling back the label works only half the time. Also, each blister contains a little slab, probably to protect the pill from breakage when you push on it hard to pop it out.

In addition, each pill is numbered. Why? It is not like taking it is optional.

Can someone who works in pill production tell me why this is a good packaging method???? To me, it appears both wasteful and annoying.

#Descovy #PrEP #packaging #medication

How is this not market manipulation?

"Gilead settles 5 more Descovy patent feuds, pushing copycats to its PrEP successor out to 2031"

Their patent is due to expire next year, but they've effectively strong-armed generic drug manufacturers into holding off for 6 more years before introducing cheaper, generic PrEP.

https://www.fiercepharma.com/pharma/gilead-settles-descovy-patent-feuds-five-more-generics-makers-pushing-copycats-its-prep

#HIV #PrEP #antiTrust #Descovy #marketManipulation

How is this not market manipulation?

"Gilead settles 5 more Descovy patent feuds, pushing copycats to its PrEP successor out to 2031"

Their patent is due to expire next year, but they've effectively strong-armed generic drug manufacturers into holding off for 6 more years before introducing cheaper, generic PrEP.

https://www.fiercepharma.com/pharma/gilead-settles-descovy-patent-feuds-five-more-generics-makers-pushing-copycats-its-prep

#HIV #PrEP #antiTrust #Descovy #marketManipulation

How is this not market manipulation?

"Gilead settles 5 more Descovy patent feuds, pushing copycats to its PrEP successor out to 2031"

Their patent is due to expire next year, but they've effectively strong-armed generic drug manufacturers into holding off for 6 more years before introducing cheaper, generic PrEP.

https://www.fiercepharma.com/pharma/gilead-settles-descovy-patent-feuds-five-more-generics-makers-pushing-copycats-its-prep

#HIV #PrEP #antiTrust #Descovy #marketManipulation

How is this not market manipulation?

"Gilead settles 5 more Descovy patent feuds, pushing copycats to its PrEP successor out to 2031"

Their patent is due to expire next year, but they've effectively strong-armed generic drug manufacturers into holding off for 6 more years before introducing cheaper, generic PrEP.

https://www.fiercepharma.com/pharma/gilead-settles-descovy-patent-feuds-five-more-generics-makers-pushing-copycats-its-prep

#HIV #PrEP #antiTrust #Descovy #marketManipulation