New injectable HIV prevention drug hailed as milestone

[RSD1]

Just approved by the US FDA two days ago.
 

Two shots a year and you're done. 99% effective protection.

 

Based on the last link, sounds like Thailand could be on the list to get it quickly. 
 

 

https://lovefoundation.or.th/en/lenacapavir-prep-shot/#

 

https://pharmaphorum.com/news/gilead-strikes-deal-expand-hiv-drug-access-120-countries

[HappyExpat57]

I'm surprised they will allow this. The HIV positive stability drugs are a MOUNTAIN of profit for Big Pharma.

[scubascuba3]

There is already an injectable version available in Thailand, last time i looked Pulse had it for 20k every two months, even Red Cross it's 10k+, better to just stick to Travuda generic 500 baht a month

[KhunLA]

Ms Google tells me ... " A month's supply of Truvada is nearly $2,000 without insurance (a generic version costs about $60 per month) "

 

So ฿65k or ~฿2k for generic in USA.  Something seriously wrong with USA healthcare.  

 

Seems inexpensive to avoid getting sick in TH, or even being sick for a local or sexpat.