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ReviewInfectious diseases and therapy2026

Narrative Review of Two-Drug Regimens in Modern HIV Care: Driving Innovation, Flexibility, and Quality of Life.

Lucia Taramasso, Antonio Di Biagio, Simona Di Giambenedetto, Vincenzo Esposito, Roberta Gagliardini, Giovanni Guaraldi, Camilla Muccini, Diego Ripamonti, Roberto Rossotti, Stefano Rusconi

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Review in Infectious diseases and therapy, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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10 authors.

Lucia TaramassoInfectious Diseases Clinic, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliera Metropolitana, Largo R Benzi n 10, 16132, Genoa, Italy. taramasso.lucia@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6622-6358
Antonio Di BiagioInfectious Diseases Clinic, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliera Metropolitana, Largo R Benzi n 10, 16132, Genoa, Italy.
Simona Di GiambenedettoUniversità Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.
Vincenzo EspositoUOC di Malattie Infettive dell'Immunodepresso e Medicina di Genere P.O. Cotugno-A.O. dei Colli, Naples, Italy.
Roberta GagliardiniIstituto Nazionale per le Malattie Infettive Lazzaro Spallanzani IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Giovanni GuaraldiModena HIV Metabolic Clinic, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy.
Camilla MucciniDepartment of Infectious Diseases, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milan, Italy.
Diego RipamontiInfectious Diseases Unit, ASST "Papa Giovanni XXIII", Piazza OMS, 1, 24127, Bergamo, Italy.
Roberto RossottiDepartment of Diagnostics and Public Health, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
Stefano RusconiOspedale Civile di Legnano ASST Ovest Milanese-DIBIC, Università degli Studi di Milano, Legnano, Italy.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The treatment goals in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) care have expanded beyond virological suppression to encompass long-term tolerability, treatment satisfaction, adherence, quality of life and person-centred care. Within this evolving framework, two-drug regimens (2DRs) with oral and long-acting drugs have emerged as an important therapeutic strategy, demonstrating high virological efficacy in selected clinical settings, while reducing cumulative drug exposure and expanding treatment options. Dolutegravir/lamivudine, dolutegravir/rilpivirine and long-acting cabotegravir/rilpivirine are the regimens studied the most, supported by randomised trials and real-world evidence. Beyond efficacy, 2DRs can improve flexibility of care, support adherence, reduce treatment burden and positively affect patient-reported outcomes. Long-acting injectable strategies may be particularly valuable for individuals who face challenges with daily oral adherence or treatment-related stigma. This narrative review summarizes current evidence on the role of oral and injectable 2DRs in key domains including innovation, flexibility, tolerability, adherence and quality of life, while discussing current limitations and future perspectives.

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DolutegravirFlexibilityInnovationLong-actingQuality of lifeTwo-drug regimen

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