June 9, 2017
FDA approves first generic of drug for prevention of HIV and to treat HIV-1
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first generic version of Gilead’s Truvada for the treatment of HIV-1, in combination with other antiretroviral agents, and for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in combination with safer sex practices to prevent sexually-acquired HIV infection in adults at high risk.