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Molecule

Cabotegravir

Also known as cabotegravir sodium
Available on requestCold chainOther antiviralsHIV
Presentations
2
Brands
2
Manufacturers
1
Available from stock
0

Cabotegravir is a human immunodeficiency virus integrase strand transfer inhibitor indicated in combination with EDURANT (rilpivirine) for short-term treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults, among other approved uses. MedsAcross supplies Cabotegravir for export from India to licensed hospitals, importers and physicians acting for named patients, with the documents each country requires.

Information from the US FDA prescribing information, retrieved 12 November 2026. Not yet medically reviewed.How we review

Key facts

Pharmacological class
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitor, HIV Integrase Inhibitors, Organic Anion Transporter 1 Inhibitors, Organic Anion Transporter 3 Inhibitors
ATC classification
J05AJ04 Cabotegravir · Direct acting antiviral, subgroup J05AJJ05AX Enisamium iodide · Direct acting antiviral
US FDA first approval
21 January 2021
EU status
Authorised
Orphan designation
No
WHO essential medicine
Not recorded
India (CDSCO)
Not yet confirmed against CDSCO approval lists
Routes
Oral
Dosage forms
Kit, Tablet
Identifiers
UNII HMH0132Z1QCAS 1051375-10-0DrugBank DB11751Q15411012

Clinical information

From the regulator-approved product information. Each section names its source.

Uses

HIV-1 Treatment: VOCABRIA is an HIV-1 integrase strand transfer inhibitor (INSTI) indicated in combination with EDURANT (rilpivirine) for short-term treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older and weighing at least 35 kg who are virologically suppressed (HIV-1 RNA <50 copies/mL) on a stable antiretroviral regimen with no history of treatment failure and with no known or suspected resistance to either cabotegravir or rilpivirine. HIV-1 Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis: VOCABRIA is indicated for short-term pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to reduce the risk of sexually acquired HIV-1 infection in adults and adolescents weighing at least 35 kg who are at risk for HIV-1 acquisition. Individuals must have a negative HIV-1 test prior to initiating VOCABRIA for HIV-1 PrEP.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Dosing overview

• One tablet of VOCABRIA 30 mg taken orally once daily in combination with 1 tablet of EDURANT 25 mg taken orally once daily with a meal: • for approximately 1 month if oral lead-in is used for HIV-1 treatment. • for up to 2 months to replace up to 2 consecutive missed monthly injections of CABENUVA. Refer to 2.1 for dosing recommendations for missed injections. • HIV-1 Screening: Screen all individuals for HIV-1 infection prior to initiating VOCABRIA and APRETUDE for HIV-1 PrEP and at least once every 3 months while taking APRETUDE. • One tablet of VOCABRIA 30 mg taken orally once daily for approximately 1 month if oral lead-in is used for HIV-1 PrEP. Refer to 2.2 for dosing recommendations for missed injections.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Contraindications

Treatment of HIV-1 Infection VOCABRIA is contraindicated in patients: • with previous hypersensitivity reaction to cabotegravir. • receiving the following coadministered drugs for which significant decreases in cabotegravir plasma concentrations may occur due to uridine diphosphate glucuronosyltransferase (UGT)1A1 enzyme induction, which may result in loss of virologic response: o Anticonvulsants: Carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin o Antimycobacterials: Rifampin, rifapentine Prior to initiation of VOCABRIA, note that use of CABENUVA (cabotegravir extended-release injectable suspension, rilpivirine extended-release injectable suspension) with rifabutin is contraindicated.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Warnings and precautions

• HIV-1 PrEP: Comprehensive management to reduce the risk of HIV-1 acquisition. • Serious or severe hypersensitivity reactions have been reported with cabotegravir and include Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS)/toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). Discontinue VOCABRIA immediately if signs or symptoms of hypersensitivity reactions develop. • Hepatotoxicity has been reported in patients receiving cabotegravir. Monitoring of liver chemistries is recommended when VOCABRIA is used for HIV-1 treatment. Clinical and laboratory monitoring should be considered when VOCABRIA is used for HIV-1 PrEP. Discontinue VOCABRIA if hepatotoxicity is suspected. • Depressive disorders have been reported with VOCABRIA when used with EDURANT for HIV-1 treatment. Prompt evaluation is recommended for depressive symptoms.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Side effects

The following adverse reactions are described below and in other sections of the labeling: • Hypersensitivity reactions • Hepatotoxicity • Depressive disorders • In patients with HIV-1, the most common adverse reactions observed in at least 3 participants receiving VOCABRIA were fatigue, headache, diarrhea, nausea, dizziness, abnormal dreams, anxiety, insomnia, abdominal discomfort, abdominal distension, and asthenia. • In individuals without HIV-1 receiving VOCABRIA, the most common adverse reactions reported in ≥1% were headache, diarrhea, nausea, dizziness, upper respiratory tract infection, somnolence, fatigue, abnormal dreams, and abdominal pain.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Interactions

• Refer to the full prescribing information for important drug interactions with VOCABRIA. • VOCABRIA in combination with EDURANT is a complete regimen for HIV-1 treatment. Coadministration with other antiretroviral medications for PrEP is not recommended. • Drugs that induce uridine diphosphate glucuronosyltransferase (UGT)1A1 may decrease the plasma concentrations of cabotegravir.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

For healthcare professionals and buyers. This is not medical advice. Treatment decisions belong to the prescriber.

All presentations

2 presentations of Cabotegravir, sorted by availability.

MedicineManufacturerRegisterAvailability
Apretude kit Cold chainViiV HealthcareUS FDAAvailable on request
Vocabria 30 mg tabletOralViiV HealthcareUS FDAAvailable on request

Brands by market

2 brand names across 1 markets.

Brand names by country

United States

Manufacturers

Regulatory status

Approval facts from US FDA, EMA and CDSCO data, and registration status by country where we hold register data.

RegisterStatusSource
US FDAFirst approved 21 January 2021Drugs@FDA
EU (EMA)AuthorisedEMA medicines data
India (CDSCO)Not yet confirmed against CDSCO approval lists—
AustriaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
BelgiumRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
BulgariaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
CroatiaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
CyprusRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
CzechiaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
DenmarkRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
EstoniaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
FinlandRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
FranceRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
GermanyRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
GreeceRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
HungaryRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
IcelandRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
IrelandRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
ItalyRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
LatviaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
LiechtensteinRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
LithuaniaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
LuxembourgRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
MaltaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
NetherlandsRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
NorwayRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
PolandRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
PortugalRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
RomaniaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
SlovakiaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
SloveniaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
SpainRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
SwedenRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
United StatesRegisteredUS FDA (NDC directory, openFDA)Checked 12 November 2026

Questions and answers

Is Cabotegravir available for export from India?

Yes, on request. MedsAcross lists 2 presentations of Cabotegravir and sources them for licensed hospitals, importers and physicians against valid import documents.

What brand names does Cabotegravir have?

The catalogue lists 2 brand names for Cabotegravir, including Apretude, Vocabria.

Is Cabotegravir approved by the US FDA?

Yes. The US FDA first approved Cabotegravir on 21 January 2021, according to Drugs@FDA.

Is Cabotegravir authorised in the European Union?

Yes. Cabotegravir has a central EU marketing authorisation (status: authorised), according to European Medicines Agency data.

Does Cabotegravir need cold chain shipping?

At least one listed presentation of Cabotegravir must be kept cold, so it is shipped in temperature-controlled packaging. Check the storage line on each presentation.

Which ATC class is Cabotegravir in?

Cabotegravir is classified under ATC code J05AJ04 (Cabotegravir).

References

  1. Vocabria prescribing information (ViiV Healthcare). U.S. National Library of Medicine, DailyMed. Retrieved 11 April 2025
  2. Apretude: European public assessment report (EPAR). European Medicines Agency. Retrieved 19 February 2025
  3. Vocabria: European public assessment report (EPAR). European Medicines Agency. Retrieved 27 October 2026

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