THE TGA has approved Yeytuo (lenacapavir, Gilead Sciences) for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PreP) for HIV.
The twice-yearly treatment is used to reduce the risk of HIV-1 in adults and adolescents 16 years of age and older who weigh at least 35kg.
Lencapavir is also available as Sunleca, used to treat HIV in combination with other antiretrovirals.
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