Every 6 months

Lenacapavir

A long-acting injectable given by a provider about every six months, one of the longest-acting HIV prevention options.

Animated illustration of a long-acting injectable HIV prevention medicine

What it is

Protection that lasts six months

Lenacapavir is a long-acting medicine for HIV prevention, given as an injection roughly twice a year. As countries begin to introduce it, lenacapavir has the potential to expand choice by offering protection that lasts months at a time.

Young people at a community dialogue on HIV prevention

How it works

Three simple steps

1

Get tested

You start HIV-negative, confirmed by a test.

2

Receive the injection

A provider gives the injection about every six months.

3

Return twice a year

Just two visits a year keep your protection in place.

Good to know

The essentials

Given roughly every six months, only about twice a year.
Administered by a healthcare provider.
Availability is expanding as countries begin introducing it.
Does not protect against other STIs or pregnancy.

Lenacapavir for prevention is being introduced in stages. A healthcare provider can advise on availability where you live. This page is general information, not medical advice.