Truvada PrEP REMS Needs More Work, FDA Panel Says
Executive Summary
In a marathon meeting, the Antiviral Drugs Advisory Committee endorses use of Gilead’s emtricitabine/tenofovir fixed-dose combination for pre-exposure prophylaxis to reduce the risk of sexually acquired HIV infection, but some committee members say Gilead’s REMS needs more “teeth,” including a linkage between a documented negative HIV test and access to the drug.
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