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6 things to know about lenacapavir, what experts call a ‘wonder drug’ for preventing HIV
The Food and Drug Administration approved the preventative use of lenacapavir, made by Gilead Sciences, on Wednesday. Experts ...
A new HIV drug promises 99.9% protection. But it's making Indian health activists wary; Why?
The FDA's approval of lenacapavir, a highly effective HIV prevention drug, sparks debate in India due to its high cost of ₹24 ...
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FDA approves powerful HIV drug that nearly eliminated spread in clinical trials
executive director of the HIV advocacy nonprofit group AVAC. Yeztugo (generic name lenacapavir), which is given by health care workers in clinics, is significantly more effective than the existing ...
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Lenacapavir Offers Promising Step Forward in HIV Prevention: Q&A With Onyema Ogbuagu, MBBCh, FACP, FIDSA
The approval of lenacapavir for use as pre-exposure prophylaxis is a significant step in reducing the incidence of HIV across ...
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A Perfect Storm: “Gamechanger” HIV Prevention Medicine Launches In The Midst Of Health System And Public Health Cuts
This month, lenacapavir is expected to receive FDA approval for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). It could very well be that ...
Gilead's HIV Prevention Drug Could Be Manufactured At Shocking Low Cost: Report
Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly HIV prevention shot by Gilead, could be produced for $25 a year but may sell for $25K, raising ...