New preventative shot could ‘end HIV transmission'
The Food And Drug Administration has approved lenacapavir, a new twice-yearly injectable drug for HIV prevention.
This new medication is the longest-lasting type of PrEP available, offering a significant advantage over daily pills or bi-monthly shots.
Studies demonstrated lenacapavir's high effectiveness, with no HIV infections in participants receiving the shot in a study involving women and teen girls, and similar efficacy in gay men and gender-nonconforming people.
Advocates believe the drug has the potential to end HIV transmission by expanding prevention opportunities and improving adherence, as users only need two injections per year.
Despite its effectiveness, concerns remain about widespread access due to challenges in the U.S. healthcare system, including cuts to public health agencies and foreign aid for HIV initiatives.
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