Together, we can help end the HIV epidemic in America
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services launched Ending the HIV Epidemic, a bold plan to reduce new HIV infections in America by 90% by 2030. CVS Health® can help people access testing and preventive medications, as well as treatments and support for those living with HIV.
Testing
TestingKnow your HIV status. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone between the ages of 13 and 64 get tested for HIV at least once as part of routine health care. For those with risk factors, the CDC recommends getting tested at least once a year. People who test positive can get on treatment to improve their own health and prevent transmitting the virus to others.
What you can do:
- Ask your primary care provider to order an HIV test.
- Have an HIV test done at your local MinuteClinic location.
- Find out where to get a free self-test kit and learn more about HIV testing from the CDC.
Testing
TestingKnow your HIV status. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone between the ages of 13 and 64 get tested for HIV at least once as part of routine health care. For those with risk factors, the CDC recommends getting tested at least once a year. People who test positive can get on treatment to improve their own health and prevent transmitting the virus to others.
What you can do:
- Ask your primary care provider to order an HIV test.
- Have an HIV test done at your local MinuteClinic location.
- Find out where to get a free self-test kit and learn more about HIV testing from the CDC.
Preventative medication
CVS Health has donated PrEP prescription dispensing services through its partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, as part of the Ready, Set, PrEP program. Those eligible can have PrEP prescriptions filled through CVS Pharmacy® for free. PrEP is available to those who need it at no out-of-pocket cost, regardless of insurance status.
- Ask your physician about PrEP and PEP.
- See a provider at your local MinuteClinic for an evaluation and fill eligible prescriptions at CVS Pharmacy.
- Check your eligibility for Ready, Set, PrEP at getyourprep.com.
- Learn more about PrEP and PEP from the CDC.
Treatment
TreatmentUndetectable means un-transmittable, and CVS Specialty® helps ensure people get their medications on time and conveniently. CareTeams, led by specially trained nurses and pharmacists, are also available to help manage side effects and answer medication-related questions by phone or through secure messaging. Patients can also stop by CVS Pharmacy Specialty Services locations for in-person assistance with HIV treatment or prevention.
What you can do:
- Learn more about getting started with CVS Specialty.
- Learn more about treatments.
- Contact our CVS Specialty HIV Patient Advocate for questions about prevention and treatment at 1-646-629-2792.
Treatment
TreatmentUndetectable means un-transmittable, and CVS Specialty® helps ensure people get their medications on time and conveniently. CareTeams, led by specially trained nurses and pharmacists, are also available to help manage side effects and answer medication-related questions by phone or through secure messaging. Patients can also stop by CVS Pharmacy Specialty Services locations for in-person assistance with HIV treatment or prevention.
What you can do:
- Learn more about getting started with CVS Specialty.
- Learn more about treatments.
- Contact our CVS Specialty HIV Patient Advocate for questions about prevention and treatment at 1-646-629-2792.
Stigma
Everyone can play a role in eliminating the stigma associated with HIV, HIV testing, and HIV prevention. One way to help is to tell at least one person you know that everyone should get an HIV test. Talk about condoms, PrEP, and HIV treatment, too, so that people can take action to protect themselves and their partners.
