Unlike other medications that typically require an 80% adherence rate to remain effective, HIV drugs require a nearly perfect adherence to dosing schedules to be effective.

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HIV drugs require very high adherence rates (around 95%) to be effective in suppressing the virus and preventing drug resistance. Even missing just a few doses can lead to viral rebound and the development of drug-resistant strains of HIV.

Unlike Other Medications That Typically Require an 80% Adherence Rate