Massachusetts Covered Treatments


Anti-HIV Drugs

[Intelence] [Sustiva] [Viramune][Rescriptor]
Non-nucleosides (Non-Nukes or NNRTIs)


[Sustiva and Truvada] Multi-Class Antiretroviral Agent
  • Atripla - efavirenz, tenofovir and emtricitabine
[Reyataz] [Prezista] [Lexiva] [Crixivan] [Kaletra] [Viracept 625] [Norvir] [Invirase] [Aptivus]
Protease Inhibitors

There are many categories of drugs related to treating AIDS, HIV or Hepatitis. You might also consider experimental drugs. Sometimes, a state will have a separate Hepatitis vaccination or screening program that offers treatments as well. Other times, the best way to find out about Hepatitis treatments is to contact an agency or organization that deals mostly with AIDS, or the HIV/STD Department of your state.

[Fuzeon] Entry Inhibitors

[Isentress] Integrase Inhibitors

[Isentress]CCR5 co-receptor inhibitors

[Ziagen] [Epzicom] [Trizivir][Videx EC][Emtriva][Truvada][Epivir][Combivir][Zerit][Viread][Retrovir]
Nucleoside/tides (NRTIs or nukes)


Massachusetts Resources


HIV-related Treatments, Tests, and Vaccines

Massachusetts has an open formulary. Drugs not covered are listed below. Classes not covered are also listed below.
  • Antirheumatic injectables (such as Enbrel)
  • Botulinum toxin (such as Botox or Mylobloc)
  • Compounded medications for infusion - (active medication containing more than one ingredient)
  • Gonadotropin
  • Finasteride (Propecia) - approved for prostate disorders only
  • Hyaluronic acid derivatives (such as Hyalgan or Synvisc)
  • Intravenous immunoglobulins (IVIG such as Sandoglobulin or Venoglobulin)
  • Injectable muscle relaxants (such as Lioresal)
  • Mifepristone
  • Minoxidil (such as Rogaine)
  • Monoclonal antibodies (such as Remicade or Synagis)
  • Propoxyphene
  • Recombinant human growth hormone ( HGH such as Geref or Humatrope)
  • Class Exclusions

  • Durable Medical Equipment (Test strips or Lancets*)
  • Cosmetic Medications
  • Erectile Dysfunction Drugs (Viagra, Levitra, Cialis,Caverject)
  • Fertility Drugs
  • Herbal Medications
  • Immunizing Biologicals
  • Nutritional Supplements
  • * Note: Syringes for insulin injection only are covered under the HDAP Open Formulary


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