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Table 2 Options regarding the formulation of future anti-HIV drugs that meet patient needs

From: Assessment of satisfaction with antiretroviral drugs and the need for long-acting injectable medicines among people living with HIV in Japan and its associated factors: a prospective multicenter cross-sectional observational study

 

Formulation of drug

Frequency of dosage

Frequency of visit to hospital

 

1

Tablet

Every day

Every 3 months

 

2

Tablet

Once a week

Every 3 months

 

3

Gummies

Every day

Every 3 months

 

4

Jelly

Every day

Every 3 months

 

5

Lozenges

Every day

Every 3 months

 

6

OD tablet

Once a week

Every 3 months

 

7

OD tablet

Every day

Every 3 months

 

8

S.C.

Once a month

Every 3 months

 

9

S.C.

Every 3 months

Every 3 months

 

10

I.M.

Every 4 weeks

Every month

 

11

I.M.

Every 8 weeks

Every 2 months

 

12

Patches

Every day

Every 3 months

 

13

Patches

Every 2-3days

Every 3 months

 

14

Implant

Every 6 months

Every 3 months

 

15

Implant

Every year

Every 3 months

 
  1. OD: Orally disintegrating tablet, S.C: subcutaneous injection, I.M: intramuscular injection, Implant: implantable DDS (potential future drug formulations)