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Implementation of AZD7442 (Tixagevimab/Cilgavimab) COVID-19 Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) in the Largest Health Maintenance Organization in Israel: Real-world Uptake and Sociodemographic and Clinical Characteristics Across Immunocompromised Patient Groups.

Samah HayekJoseph LevyGalit ShahamNoa DaganDanielle SerbyHadar Duskin-BitanAdva YardenCátia FerreiraIdit LivnatSabada DubeSylvia TaylorSudhir VenkatesanRan D BalicerDoron NetzerAlon Peretz
Published in: Infectious diseases and therapy (2024)
These results show AZD7442 uptake among the eligible population of Israel in 2022 was relatively low, at 14.8%. Uptake was generally higher among immunocompromised individuals who may be perceived to be frail or at highest risk of COVID-19 infection and complications, although at 25-41%, further improvements in uptake would be more impactful. These results also indicate there is opportunity to expand AZD7442 uptake across immunocompromised groups and ensure more equitable uptake among some other sociodemographic groups. Overall, this study will help inform and reassess future implementation strategies for vulnerable populations.
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