https://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/f/questions-and-answers/157/atripla-antiviral-medicationSubject Why is Atripla categorize as a maintenance drug and not preventative, as it prevents one from getting sick or dying -en-USTelligent Community 12Fri, 09 Oct 2015 09:36:07 GMThttps://connect.bcbstx.com/thread/175?ContentTypeID=1Fri, 09 Oct 2015 09:36:07 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:48c9c9c8-e297-4677-a6d8-354d2d8f9428BCBSTX Connect TeamMaintenance medications are those drugs you may take on an ongoing basis for a specific condition. An example would be a drug taken to help maintain one&#39;s blood pressure or diabetes. Since Atripla is generally prescribed to treat an ongoing condition, it is considered a maintenance medication. - Renee<div style="clear:both;"></div>