Africa: Twice-Yearly Lenacapavir Continues to Show Strong HIV Prevention Results

Africa: Twice-Yearly Lenacapavir Continues to Show Strong HIV Prevention Results

Twice-yearly injectable lenacapavir has continued to demonstrate exceptional protection against HIV infection. Twice-yearly injectable lenacapavir continued to provide strong protection against HIV in two landmark clinical trials, with updated data showing almost no new infections, high adherence and no new safety concerns. Researchers said updated findings from the PURPOSE-1 and PURPOSE-2 studies showed the long-acting…

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Africa: Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Shot Priced At  – – What It Means for South Africa

Africa: Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Shot Priced At $40 – – What It Means for South Africa

What’s new From 2027, Indian generics companies and Hetero Labs Dr. Reddy’s will supply lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injectable PrEP with ~96-100% efficacy, for US$40 (R698) per person per year across 120 low- and middle-income countries. South Africa, home to the world’s largest HIV epidemic, is included in the agreement, making the country one of the…

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