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European Medicines Agency gives the green light for twice-yearly HIV prevention drug

European Medicines Agency gives the green light for twice-yearly HIV prevention drug

LONDON (AP) — The European Medicines Agency has recommended authorizing a twice-yearly injectable drug aimed at preventing HIV, which scientists say could help end the virus’ transmission. In a statement on Friday, the EU drug regulator said its evaluations of lenacapavir, sold as Yeytuo in Europe by Gilead Sciences, showed the drug is “highly effective” and “considered to be of …

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