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MHRA approves new medicine formulations for HIV prevention
The authorised formulations are a tablet and a long-acting injection used for preventing sexually transmitted HIV-1 infection (pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).
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Analysis reveals “superior efficacy” of long-acting injectable HIV treatment
The Cabenuva (cabotegravir + rilpivirine) injectable regime could benefit individuals with HIV who have challenges adhering to treatment, Phase III interim analysis suggests.
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European Commission approves long-acting HIV drug option
The first long-acting injectable PrEP option proven superior to daily oral FTC/TDF in reducing HIV acquisition, has been approved in the European Union (EU).
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New HIV drug formulation could transform paediatric administration
The first fixed dose combination (FDC) formulation containing dolutegravir that is suitable for certain paediatric HIV patients globally, has been deemed safe and effective by US researchers.
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Generic manufacturers sign sublicences to produce long-acting HIV medicine
Sublicence agreements signed by the Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) and three generic manufacturers could enable millions to access a long-acting HIV medicine.
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Simplified HIV treatment options effective in major trial
The world‘s first international trial into second-line HIV therapy has shown two simplified treatments are at least as effective as standard of care.
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ViiV agrees to expand access to long-acting HIV PrEP
Under a new agreement, licenced manufacturers will be able to supply generic versions of ViiV’s long-acting cabotegravir HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medication to developing nations.
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ViiV, Roche and Pfizer top in ESG, according to patients
Survey reveals that many patients feel pharma company’s environmental, social, governance (ESG) activities are irrelevant to them.
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Healthier Together and philanthropic ventures in tropical disease
Europe launches the EU Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) initiative, while GSK and Novartis promise millions to support drug R&D for neglected tropical diseases and malaria.
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Altruistic initiatives aim to improve patient care in developing regions
Ambitions to reach greater numbers of patients with unmet need have fuelled some benevolent plans from bio/pharmaceutical companies ViiV Healthcare and Sandoz.
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The latest on pharmaceutical counterfeiting
Here, EPR’s Hannah Balfour discusses the latest reports on pharmaceutical counterfeiting and falsification, exploring global and European crime rates, as well as recent counterfeiting incidents reported by Big Pharma.
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Cabenuva HIV treatment approved for eight week dosing
US FDA approves Cabenuva (cabotegravir, rilpivirine) based on results from the ATLAS-2M Phase IIIb trial which showed every-two-month dosing was non-inferior to once-monthly dosing.
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NICE approves first long-acting injectable HIV-1 treatment
NICE has published draft guidance recommending cabotegravir, the first long-acting injectable treatment for HIV-1 infection in adults.
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Three-year Dovato study shows non-inferiority to TAF-based regimens
Dovato demonstrated non-inferior efficacy compared to TAF-based regimens in virologically suppressed adults with HIV-1 in Phase III study.
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HIV treatment evolution: drug development to meet the modern needs of patients
In this article, European Pharmaceutical Review’s Hannah Balfour explores some of big pharma’s latest developments in HIV treatment, with commentary from ViiV Healthcare’s Head of Research and Development, Kimberly Smith.
