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HIV prevention jab approved for use in England and Wales. Here's how it works

The first ever injectable drug that can prevent HIV has been approved for use in England and Wales. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. The drug, cabotegravir, would ...
WebMD

What to Know About HIV Treatment With Idvynso

You may have heard about Idvynso, a medicine approved by the FDA in April 2026 to treat HIV. It is used to replace a current HIV treatment regimen in certain people whose virus is already under ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Long-Acting Injectable Lenacapavir Works in Both Prevention, Treatment of HIV: Gordon Crofoot, MD, PA

Lenacapavir works to both treat and prevent HIV, making it a promising drug should it be approved by the FDA later this month. It works both ways. Lenacapavir is in a brand new class of drugs called a ...
KTVU

FDA approves new twice-yearly HIV prevention shot. Here's how it works

Gilead Sciences' new shot is a drug named lenacapavir, which was tested in two studies and reportedly eliminated HIV infections in high-risk patients. People have to test negative for HIV before they ...
Medical Xpress

HIV prevention jab approved for use in England and Wales. Here's how it works

The first ever injectable drug that can prevent HIV has been approved for use in England and Wales. The drug, cabotegravir, would benefit an estimated 1,000 people at risk of HIV in England and Wales.