Cabenuva

Cabenuva Warnings and Precautions

• Hypersensitivity reactions: Serious reactions including Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS)/toxic epidermal necrolysis (with cabotegravir) and DRESS (with rilpivirine) have been reported.
• Depressive disorders: Depression and mood changes have been reported; patients should be evaluated promptly if symptoms occur.
• Hepatotoxicity: Liver function should be monitored, particularly in patients with underlying liver disease.
• Prolonged drug exposure after discontinuation: Cabotegravir and rilpivirine remain detectable in the body for up to 12 months or longer after the last injection, which is relevant for resistance monitoring and pregnancy.
• Not to be combined with other antiretrovirals: Cabenuva is a complete regimen and should not be given alongside other HIV treatment medicines.

How to Access Cabenuva in India: A 6-Step Process

Step 1 – Search & request your medicine: The patient or treating doctor submits a request with basic details to initiate the access process.

Step 2 – Verification & eligibility review: The team verifies availability and reviews eligibility against regulatory and clinical requirements to ensure a compliant pathway.

Step 3 – Receive quote & delivery timeline: A transparent quotation is shared, covering medicine cost, logistics, and a clear delivery timeline.

Step 4 – Regulatory approval process: Assistance is provided to secure the approvals and documentation required for legal cross-border access.

Step 5 – Temperature-controlled import & handling: The medicine is sourced and transported under strict GDP-compliant, cold-chain conditions to maintain product integrity.

Step 6 – Secure delivery: The medicine is delivered to the patient or treating hospital, with updates provided at each stage.

Note: From request to delivery, every step is designed to ensure your treatment reaches you safely, compliantly, and without unnecessary delays.

Documentation & Availability

What documents are required to import Cabenuva to India?

Cabenuva (cabotegravir and rilpivirine) injection may be imported in the patient's name only, by patients or government hospitals, in line with India's import regulations for unapproved medicines. The following documentation is required:

• A valid prescription from a qualified HIV/infectious disease specialist
• The patient's diagnostic reports confirming virologic suppression on a stable antiretroviral regimen
• Patient ID proof (issued by the Government of India)

How is the order confirmed?

The order is confirmed only after receipt and verification of a valid prescription from the doctor and, if applicable, an import permit.

Is Cabenuva available in India?

Cabenuva (cabotegravir and rilpivirine injection) is a prescription medicine that legally requires a doctor's prescription to be dispensed. As of current publicly available information, Cabenuva is not commercially marketed in India.

However, patients in India can legally access Cabenuva through the Named Patient Program (NPP) — an import provision that allows patients to receive medicines approved in other countries but not yet marketed in India, under a doctor's prescription and proper regulatory documentation.

Cabenuva received US FDA approval in 2021 for HIV-1 treatment as a complete long-acting injectable regimen, ensuring full transparency throughout the process.

Cabenuva can be made available to patients, doctors, and hospitals across major cities in India, including Gurgaon, Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Hyderabad, Mysore, Kerala, Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Jaipur, Udaipur, Lucknow, Kanpur, Gorakhpur, Chandigarh, Mohali, Faridabad, Noida, Ghaziabad, Kochi, Trivandrum, Kozhikode, Thrissur, Kannur, Mangalore, Bhubaneswar, Patna, Ranchi, Raipur, Guwahati, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Goa, Jammu, Srinagar, Dehradun, Bhopal, Indore, Ludhiana, Amritsar, and others.

Sourcing & Delivery of Cabenuva

Cabenuva is sourced directly from authorized channels in the country of origin and shipped to India under GDP-compliant, cold-chain logistics to preserve product integrity from dispatch to delivery.

• Cold-chain shipping maintained at 2°C to 8°C throughout transit
• Real-time shipment tracking and delivery updates
• Delivery coordinated directly with the patient, family, or treating hospital, with discreet handling for privacy

Availability of Cabenuva Across Major Cities in India

Named Patient Program supports access to Cabenuva for patients with HIV-1 across major cities in India, coordinating documentation, sourcing, and delivery with treating specialists.

Mumbai

Patients in Mumbai can access Cabenuva through NPP with support from treating HIV/infectious disease specialists.

Delhi

In Delhi, NPP coordinates with hospitals and specialty infectious disease clinics to facilitate timely access to Cabenuva.

Bangalore

Bangalore's infectious disease centers work with NPP to support patients requiring Cabenuva.

Chennai

Patients in Chennai can access Cabenuva through NPP, with coordination between treating doctors and the program's regulatory and logistics team.

Hyderabad

Hyderabad's infectious disease centers support access coordination for Cabenuva through NPP.

Kolkata

NPP facilitates access to Cabenuva for patients in Kolkata under the guidance of treating specialists.

Pune

Patients in Pune can access Cabenuva through NPP with prescription-based coordination and cold-chain delivery support.

Ahmedabad

NPP supports access to Cabenuva for patients in Ahmedabad, working directly with treating specialists.

Kochi

Patients in Kochi and across Kerala can access Cabenuva through NPP's regulated import pathway.

Chandigarh

NPP coordinates access to Cabenuva for patients in Chandigarh and the surrounding region.

Jaipur

Patients in Jaipur can access Cabenuva through NPP with support from treating specialists.

Lucknow

NPP facilitates access to Cabenuva for patients in Lucknow and across Uttar Pradesh.

Bhubaneswar

Patients in Bhubaneswar can access Cabenuva through NPP's coordinated import and delivery process.

Guwahati

NPP supports access to Cabenuva for patients in Guwahati and across the Northeast region.

NPP also supports access for patients in other Indian cities not listed above — contact the team to check availability and timelines for your location.