How to Find a Doctor Who Can Prescribe Juluca Near You [2026 Guide]

Juluca (dolutegravir/rilpivirine) is not a first-line HIV medication for newly diagnosed patients — it's specifically approved as a switch regimen for adults who are already virologically suppressed on another antiretroviral therapy. That makes the prescribing requirements more specific than some other HIV medications. You'll need a provider who knows your HIV history, understands viral suppression status, and can evaluate whether Juluca is appropriate for you.

Who Can Prescribe Juluca?

Juluca is not a controlled substance, so it can be prescribed by any licensed U.S. prescriber with DEA registration — including physicians, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) — as long as they are authorized to prescribe in your state. However, because Juluca requires careful patient selection, it is primarily prescribed by providers with HIV care expertise:

Infectious disease (ID) specialists — the primary prescribers of Juluca; these physicians specialize in HIV/AIDS and complex antiretroviral management.

HIV specialists — physicians or advanced practice providers with AAHIVS certification or significant HIV clinical experience.

Primary care physicians (PCPs) — in many communities, especially where ID specialists are scarce, experienced PCPs manage HIV patients and can prescribe Juluca.

Nurse practitioners and physician assistants — NPs and PAs with HIV experience can prescribe Juluca in most states (prescriptive authority varies by state).

How to Find an HIV Specialist Near You

Finding an HIV-experienced prescriber depends on your location and insurance. Here are the most reliable approaches:

HIV Care Directory (hivcare.org) — search for AAHIVM-certified HIV Specialists near you.

Ryan White Health Centers — federally funded health centers that serve people with HIV, regardless of ability to pay. Use the HRSA finder at findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov.

Your insurance directory — log in to your insurance portal and search for "infectious disease" or "HIV" specialists in-network.

Local AIDS service organizations — these community organizations often have referral lists for HIV providers in your area.

Can I Get Juluca Through Telehealth?

Yes — telehealth has expanded significantly for HIV care since 2020. Many HIV providers now offer telehealth appointments, and several telehealth platforms specialize in HIV management. Juluca can be prescribed via telehealth, as long as the provider reviews your HIV history, recent lab results (viral load, CD4 count, resistance testing), and confirms your eligibility.

Telehealth HIV platforms to explore include:

Folx Health — telehealth specializing in LGBTQ+ care, including HIV management

PlushCare — board-certified physicians available online for HIV treatment management

Nurx — offers HIV care and PrEP management via telehealth

Your state's Medicaid managed care plan may have telehealth HIV specialists in-network

What to Bring to Your Appointment

To get Juluca prescribed, your provider will need:

Recent viral load result (must be below 50 copies/mL)

Documentation of at least 6 months on your current HIV regimen

Your complete antiretroviral treatment history (prior regimens, any failures)

Resistance testing results (if available — genotype or phenotype)

Current medication list (to check for drug interactions)

After You Get a Prescription

Once you have your Juluca prescription, the next step is finding a pharmacy that carries it. Since Juluca is a specialty drug, this isn't always straightforward. See our guide on how to find Juluca in stock near you, or use medfinder to have pharmacies in your area checked for you.