THE FIRST 100% EFFECTIVE HIV PREVENTION DRUG IS APPROVED AND GOING GLOBAL

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The US Food and Drug Administration has approved lenacapavir, a drug that offers 100% protection against HIV with twice-yearly injections. Sold under the brand name Yeztugo, lenacapavir is a capsid inhibitor. It stops the virus from entering cells and copying itself. Gilead has made moves to ensure the drug is affordable - eligible uninsured individuals will likely be able to access the drug free of cost through its Advancing Access medication assistance program.