Tips for using this guide
by Jeff Berry
- Drugs are color-coded by class and are listed alphabetically within each class by brand name.
- A fixed dose combination (FDC) is a formulation that combines two or more drugs, and is marked “Combo Drug.”
- The Average Wholesale Price (AWP) is an industry standard that pharmacies and other buyers use to negotiate the amount they pay for drugs. The AWP is included as a way to compare drug prices. It is not what you would pay out-of-pocket.
- Drugs included in the HIV Drug Guide are those that are FDA-approved, or available in expanded access.
- The side effects and drug interactions charts make it easier to quickly find some of the more common side effects and interactions associated with each drug. Always refer to the individual drug pages, the manufacturer’s package insert, and your physician or pharmacist for more information.
- Our special pull-out chart allows you to easily pinpoint dosing information and food and liquid requirements for each drug. Refer to the drug pages or package insert for more information.
- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Treatment Guidelines are periodically updated by a panel of experts. The complete document is available online and contains comprehensive and detailed guidelines on treatment strategies, lab tests, when to start, what to use, special populations, and co-infection. Visit www.aidsinfo.nih.gov
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