This preventive drug could be a 'game changer' in ending the HIV epidemic

In newly released data, lenacapavir, given via a twice-yearly injection, has shown remarkable effectiveness at eliminating HIV transmission during sexual contact. But its cost could be an issue.

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This preventive drug could be a 'game changer' in ending the HIV epidemic
A vial of lenacapavir. The HIV prevention drug, delivered twice yearly by injection, has shown remarkable effectiveness in quashing HIV in trials.

In newly released data, lenacapavir, given via a twice-yearly injection, has shown remarkable effectiveness at eliminating HIV transmission during sexual contact. But its cost could be an issue.

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