Content about Truvada

July 16, 2012

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a drug used to treat HIV for reducing the risk of HIV infection, the agency said Monday.

May 11, 2012

FDA advisory committee recommends PrEP approval for Truvada

An expert panel at the Food and Drug Administration has recommended that the agency approve a drug made by Gilead Sciences for lowering the risk of infection by the virus that causes AIDS.

May 9, 2012

Reports: FDA may be close to approving drug for HIV prevention

The Food and Drug Administration may be close to approving a drug for preventing HIV infection, according to published reports.

February 14, 2012

FDA grants priority review to Gilead's Truvada for HIV prevention

The Food and Drug Administration is giving priority review to a drug made by Gilead Sciences that the company is investigating for the prevention of HIV.

July 13, 2011

Studies find HIV drug treatments may reduce infection risk among heterosexual couples

Taking drugs for treating HIV might reduce the risk of infection among heterosexual couples, according to two new studies conducted in Africa.

June 30, 2011

Physicians urge FDA not to approve Truvada

A group of physicians is urging the Food and Drug Administration not to approve a drug made by Gilead Sciences for the prevention of HIV infection.