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2. Pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV prevention - Wikipedia

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   Truvada was previously only approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat HIV in those already infected. In 2012, the FDA approved the drug for use as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), based on growing evidence that the drug was safe and effective at preventing HIV in populations at increased risk of infection. [41]

3. Emtricitabine/tenofovir - Wikipedia

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   Injection of drugs in the last six months with sharing of equipment Serodiscordant heterosexual and homosexual partners, where one partner is HIV-positive and the other HIV-negative The consideration of utilizing emtricitabine/tenofovir as a reduction strategy involves discussion with a health professional who can help the patient navigate the ...

4. Insurers must cover injectable HIV prevention drug — unless ...

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   The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force found that the HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis drugs provide a “substantial net benefit” for those who are at higher risk of HIV.

5. Microbicides for sexually transmitted infections - Wikipedia

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   It is hoped that those unable to negotiate condom use with their sexual partners would be able to reduce their risk of HIV infection with the use of an oral (or injectable) prophylactic drug. Current PrEP candidates in development include tenofovir and Truvada (a combination of two ARV compounds, tenofovir and emtricitabine). [34]

6. PrEP's promise to change the course of HIV has succeeded ...

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   By comparison, nearly four years passed after Truvada’s approval as PrEP before a breakthrough infection was first documented in someone faithfully taking that drug. To date, there have been a ...

7. Gilead's long-acting HIV drug superior to daily pill Truvada ...

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   (Reuters) -Gilead Sciences said on Thursday a late-stage study showed its long-acting injectable drug was more effective in preventing HIV infection in women compared to its existing daily pill ...

8. List of antiretroviral fixed-dose combinations - Wikipedia

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   Antiretroviral drugs are used to manage HIV/AIDS.Multiple antiretroviral drugs are often combined into a single pill in order to reduce pill burden.. Some of these combinations are complete single-tablet regimens; the others must be combined with additional pills to make a treatment regimen.

9. An injectable HIV-prevention drug is highly effective — but ...

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   The pharma giant has already secured approval for the injectable drug in treating highly drug-resistant HIV. Lenacapavir’s current list price for use as HIV treatment is $3,450 per month.