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health3 months ago•4 min saved

Global Partnership Launches Affordable HIV Prevention to End Epidemic

Cheap supplies of the groundbreaking HIV prevention injection lenacapavir will be available in many poorer countries from 2027 at $40 per patient per year, potentially transforming efforts to end the global HIV epidemic, with support from major health organizations and generic drug manufacturers.

via The Guardian|

#affordable-medicine #global-health #health

health7 months ago•5 min saved

FDA Approves New Long-Acting HIV Prevention Drug Offering Hope and Affordability

The FDA has approved lenacapavir, a groundbreaking injectable drug that offers near-complete protection against HIV with just two doses a year, representing a significant advancement in HIV prevention, though high costs and access issues remain challenges.

via NPR|

#biannual-injection #fda-approval #health