FDA approves Truvada(Gilead Sciences) for HIV Prevention - 17-Jul-2012
The FDA has approved Truvada (emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) from Gilead Sciences, the first drug approved to reduce the risk of HIV infection in uninfected individuals who are at high risk of HIV infection and who may engage in sexual activity with HIV-infected partners. Truvada, taken daily, is to be used for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in combination with safer sex practices to reduce the risk of sexually-acquired HIV infection in adults at high risk.
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