Article 2881J One year 40% HIV infection dropoff in London attributed to grey-market generic pre-exposure prophylaxis drugs

One year 40% HIV infection dropoff in London attributed to grey-market generic pre-exposure prophylaxis drugs

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Cory Doctorow
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Taking pre-exposure prophylaxis drugs like Truvada before having unprotected sex with HIV+ people can significantly reduce the risk of infection (the drugs can also be taken after potential exposure); though this use is approved in England, the NHS does not yet cover Truveda prescriptions, so people who wish to take the drug are expected to pay 400/month. (more")

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