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FDA approves first generic twice-yearly HIV prevention shot

Reported by 2 outlets · first reported Nov 2, 4:58 PM ET

The FDA approved a generic lenacapavir. It is expected to cost about $40 a year in 120 low- and middle-income countries.

Why it matters

Cheap prevention could cut HIV infections in poorer countries.

Background

Lenacapavir is injected twice a year.

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  1. FDA approves first generic twice-yearly HIV prevention shot
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  3. FDA approves low-cost HIV prevention shot

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