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FDA approves HIV drug based on University of Utah biochemist's findings
Utah biochemist Wesley Sundquist has achieved yet another milestone with the Food and Drug Administration approval of an ...
FDA approves twice-a-year injection for HIV prevention
A drug currently used to treat certain HIV infections has also, on Wednesday, received approval from the US Food and Drug ...
Gilead Sciences CEO on FDA approval of Yeztugo: A milestone moment in the history of HIV
Gilead Sciences chairman and CEO Daniel O’Day joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the FDA approval of the company's HIV prevention ...
HIV prevention drug lenacapavir approved by FDA as twice-yearly injection
Clinical trials showed 99.9% of participants who received the drug, called Yeztugo​ from company Gilead Sciences, remained ...
FDA approves new twice-yearly HIV shot. What to know
The FDA approved Gilead's HIV prevention drug lenacapavir, a twice-a-year injectable medication that clinical trials show ...
FDA approves first twice-yearly HIV prevention shot
Yeztugo showed promising results in clinical trials. One study involving women in Africa reported 100% efficacy, with zero ...
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FDA approves HIV medication Lenacapavir, but it's costly
A newly approved HIV medication provides near-total protection against infection with just two injections a year. It's called Lenacapavir. But the high price of the drug could limit its reach.
FDA approves first twice-yearly injection that prevents HIV infection
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new, twice-yearly shot — the first and only of its kind — to prevent ...
FDA approves powerful HIV drug that nearly eliminated spread in clinical trials
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a highly effective new HIV-prevention medication, Gilead Sciences reported ...
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FDA approves powerful HIV drug that nearly eliminated spread in clinical trials
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a highly effective new HIV-prevention medication, Gilead Sciences reported Wednesday. In clinical trials, the drug nearly eliminated HIV’s spread ...
FDA Approves a Twice-Yearly Shot to Prevent HIV
The approval could slow new infections and move the world closer to eliminating HIV. But huge obstacles remain.
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FDA Approves First Twice-Yearly Shot to Prevent HIV
June 19, 2025 – The FDA has approved the first twice-yearly shot to reduce the risk of HIV infections.