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Europe Approves 100% Effective HIV Injection Yeytuo

8/26/2025

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Story summary
  • The European Commission approved lenacapavir, a biannual HIV prevention injection, based on EMA's recommendation.
  • Branded as Yeytuo, the drug demonstrated 100% effectiveness in clinical trials, targeting increasing HIV cases in Europe.
  • Gilead intends to pursue approvals in various countries and provide generics in 120 low-income nations.
  • Availability concerns persist due to decreased health funding in the U.S.