2nd major study establishes six-monthly HIV prevention injection, lenacapavir, effective for diverse populations, paving way for regulatory approval.

A second major study, PURPOSE 2, has confirmed the effectiveness of a six-monthly HIV prevention injection, lenacapavir, for diverse populations, including cisgender and transgender individuals. Presented at the HIVR4P conference, the injection demonstrated high efficacy, significantly reducing HIV infections compared to pills. Gilead Sciences plans to seek regulatory approval for lenacapavir as a preventive measure, although its high cost poses affordability challenges for low-income countries.

October 14, 2024
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