Is there a copay card for Descovy for PrEP?

Yes. Gilead's Advancing Access Co-pay Coupon Card covers up to $7,200 per year in copay costs for Descovy for PrEP for commercially insured patients — enough to bring most patients to $0/month. Government-insured patients are not eligible but qualify for the Gilead Advancing Access Patient Assistance Program (medication at no cost) if they meet income requirements.

Does Biktarvy have a copay card?

Yes. The Gilead Advancing Access Co-pay Card covers up to $7,200/year in copays for Biktarvy for commercially insured patients, which typically results in $0/month at the pharmacy. Uninsured or Medicare/Medicaid patients can apply to the Gilead Advancing Access PAP for free medication.

How do I get PrEP for free in NYC?

In New York State, the PrEP Assistance Program (PrEP-AP or PrEP-DAP) covers medication, labs, and clinical visits for eligible residents regardless of insurance status. Combined with the Gilead or ViiV copay card, most PrEP patients in NYC pay $0. 79th Street Pharmacy enrolls patients in both programs.

Can I use a copay card with ADAP in New York?

In New York, ADAP works alongside insurance and manufacturer copay assistance to cover remaining out-of-pocket costs for HIV medications. Our pharmacists coordinate the three payers so you don't see a bill.

HIV & PrEP Copay Cards NYC 2026: Descovy, Biktarvy, Apretude at $0

HIV treatment and PrEP list prices in 2026 look intimidating — Biktarvy retails around $4,000/month, Descovy around $2,300, Apretude injections around $4,300 every two months. Almost no one in New York pays those numbers.

Between manufacturer copay cards, the New York State ADAP and PrEP-DAP programs, and independent patient assistance foundations, virtually every eligible patient in NYC gets their HIV meds or PrEP for $0/month. Here's how the pieces fit together — from a specialty pharmacy that fills these prescriptions daily with full confidentiality.

Gilead Advancing Access — Descovy, Biktarvy, Symtuza, Odefsey

Gilead runs the largest HIV/PrEP copay program in the US. Two tracks:

Advancing Access Co-Pay Coupon Card — commercial insurance only. Covers up to $7,200/year in copays, which brings most patients to $0/month at the pharmacy for Biktarvy, Descovy (treatment and PrEP), Symtuza, Odefsey, Genvoya, and Complera.
Advancing Access Patient Assistance Program — uninsured or government-insured. Provides medication at no cost if you meet income limits (currently up to 500% of federal poverty level in most states).

ViiV Copay & Assistance — Apretude, Cabenuva, Triumeq, Dovato

ViiV Healthcare's copay program mirrors Gilead's structure. Commercial patients typically pay $0/month for injectable Apretude (PrEP), Cabenuva (long-acting treatment), and oral regimens like Triumeq and Dovato. Uninsured patients can apply to the ViiV Patient Assistance Program.

Apretude is worth calling out specifically — long-acting injectable PrEP administered every two months instead of daily pills. We handle the cold-chain storage and coordinate injection scheduling with your provider.

New York State: ADAP, PrEP-AP, and HIV Uninsured Care

New York's HIV programs are among the most generous in the country and stack with manufacturer coupons:

ADAP (AIDS Drug Assistance Program) — pays for HIV medications for uninsured and underinsured New Yorkers. Works as primary or wrap-around payer.
PrEP-AP / PrEP-DAP — covers PrEP medications, associated labs, and clinical visits for eligible New York residents regardless of immigration status.
HIV Uninsured Care Programs (HUCP) — covers primary care and specialty visits for people living with HIV.

Eligibility is income-based, but the thresholds are higher than most patients assume. We help patients apply during their first visit.

Independent Foundations (for coverage gaps)

When the manufacturer card runs out or you don't qualify for ADAP, foundations fill the gap:

Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation — HIV treatment grants
Patient Advocate Foundation Co-Pay Relief
Good Days
HealthWell Foundation — periodic HIV funds

Confidentiality at 79th Street Pharmacy

Every HIV and PrEP prescription is handled with strict confidentiality. That means:

Discreet packaging with no medication name visible on the exterior
Same-day delivery across NYC and NJ — no waiting-room pickup required
A dedicated pharmacist for HIV and PrEP patients, not whoever is at the counter
We do not share your medication list with anyone outside your care team

Get Started Confidentially

Call us, transfer your PrEP or HIV prescription, or have your provider e-scribe to 79th Street Pharmacy. We enroll you in every program you qualify for, run the numbers, and confirm your $0 (or near-$0) monthly cost before dispensing.

79th Street Pharmacy
215 W 79th Street, New York, NY 10024
(646) 370-5978 · Mon–Fri 9am–6pm · Sat 10am–3pm