Texas DSHS HIV/STD Program - Texas HIV Medication Program

The Texas HIV Medication Program (THMP) provides medications for the treatment of HIV and its related complications for low-income Texans. To qualify for medications, potential clients who meet eligibility criteria complete an application for assistance. Once approved, a client receives medications at an assigned pharmacy in their community.

To learn more about the THMP and find out if you are eligible, see the Frequently Asked Questions. You can apply for the program by downloading and completing the client application. Be sure and review the specific “application instructions” when completing the application. The application and its instructions are located on the THMP document page. If you have more questions or need assistance completing your application, call the THMP toll free at 1 (800) 255-1090.

The THMP is the official AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) for the State of Texas. The THMP has been in existence since 1987 and provides medications approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of illnesses caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and other opportunistic infections in HIV-infected individuals as prescribed by their doctor. THMP also operates the Texas HIV State Pharmaceutical Assistance Program (SPAP) which helps HIV-positive individuals that do not qualify for the full Low Income Subsidy (extra help) with their out-of-pocket costs associated with Medicare Part D prescription drug plans, including co-payments, deductibles, coinsurance, and during the coverage gap (the "donut hole").

June 5, 2020 – Section Moving

The DSHS TB/HIV/STD Section began moving to a new location on May 18. All THMP fax numbers and direct staff phone numbers changed on June 5, 2020. Beginning June 5, THMP fax numbers are:

Eligibility: 512-989-4011
Ordering: 512-989-4003

Unchanged by the move: The main Texas HIV Medication Program number: 1-800-255-1090

Forms updated with the new fax numbers include: Medical Certification Forms for normal formulary, Trogarzo, and HCV medications, and the Extra Medication Request Form. These documents are all available on the THMP documents page.

April 16, 2020 – Notice for THMP Participating Pharmacies and Providers

One medication on the THMP Formulary is currently unavailable due to supply shortages.

Rifabutin 150 mg is not currently available due to the location of the manufacturers. Please speak to your client and medical provider regarding alternatives.

Other medications are on hand at normal levels. THMP is working to resolve the supply issues and will post an update when they have been resolved. We will continue to provide a two month supply of medications whenever possible during the COVID-19 emergency.

April 13, 2020 – Formulary Changes

Two medications have been added to the THMP Formulary:

Livalo (pitavastatin calcium), 2 mg tablets, #90 per bottle
Zypitamag (pitavastatin magnesium), 2 mg tablets, #90 per bottle

These medications are for the treatment of high cholesterol, and must be dispensed in full bottle amounts.

The following medications have been removed from the THMP Formulary due to lack of utilization:

Fuzeon 90 mg/vial injection
Tybost (cobicistat) 150 mg tablets
Vitekta (elvitegravir) 85 mg tablets and 150 mg tablets

The Medical Certification Form and THMP Formulary have been updated. Both can be found on the THMP documents page.

THMP COVID-19 Update

Please complete the Emergency Application for medication assistance with THMP. If you have or have recently lost your employer-provided health insurance, please complete the Texas Insurance Assistance Program Application as well.

Emergency Application in English (Word : 44 kB) and Spanish (Word : 57 kB)
Texas Insurance Assistance Program Application in English (Word : 30 kB) and Spanish (Word : 36 kB)
THMP COVID-19 Update letter in English (PDF : 239 kB) and Spanish (PDF : 239 kB)