In formulating its recommendations, the Medical Care Criteria Committee balanced the strength of published evidence regarding efficacy of treatment regimens with factors that influence adherence to ART, including pill burden, tolerability, and dosing schedule. 

Preferred regimens are supported by evidence and have favorable adherence profiles, with lower pill burdens, fewer adverse effects, and dosing schedules that may be easier for patients to manage. The Committee ranked ART regimens in this manner to inform care providers' discussion and decision-making with patients. 

• Available ART Regimens
• General Principles in Choosing an Initial ART Regimen
• General Considerations with Initial ART Regimens
• Specific Factors to Consider and Discuss with Patients
• Special Considerations for Comorbid Conditions
• Pre-ART-Initiation Laboratory Testing
• ARV Dose Adjustments for Renal and Hepatic Impairment
• All Recommendations