Antiretroviral drug switches to zidovudine-based regimens and loss to follow-up during the first COVID-19 lockdown in Bali, Indonesia.

The majority of patients living with HIV had no choice but to switch to multi-pill, zidovudine-based regimens. Despite significant efforts to minimize the impact of lockdown on care, 10% of patients were LTFU. Patients switching ART required greater clinic attention and support, improving retention. Complete national data are needed to understand the impact of ART stockouts on virological suppression and drug resistance throughout Indonesia.