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FDA Approves First Injection Regimen for HIV Prevention

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FDA Approves First Injection Regimen for HIV Prevention

By Robert Preidt and Robin Foster HealthDay Reporters TUESDAY, Dec. 21, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The first injection drug to prevent HIV infection was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday. “Today’s approval adds an important tool in the effort to end the HIV epidemic by providing the first option to prevent … Read more

PrEP HIV Prevention Pills to Be Free for Insured Americans

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PrEP HIV Prevention Pills to Be Free for Insured Americans

By Robert Preidt and Robin FosterHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, July 21, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Nearly all health insurers must cover the entire cost of HIV prevention treatments, the U.S. government says. That includes the two approved pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) drugs Truvada and Descovy, all clinic visits and lab tests, NBC News reported. The guidance, issued … Read more