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Truvada (tenofovir disoproxil fumarate + emtricitabine) 101
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A Decade After Approval, PrEP Hasn’t Reached its Full Potential

The prevention pills—and newer methods—have averted countless HIV cases, but they still aren’t reaching everyone who could benefit.

Lawyer Who Fought Abortion Rights Takes Aim at HIV Prevention PrEP

Requiring insurers to cover PrEP encourages homosexual behavior, promiscuity and drug use, claims a federal lawsuit by Jonathan Mitchell.

On-Demand PrEP Works as Well as Daily Pills

The PrEP 2-1-1 regimen offers an option to take HIV prevention pills before and after sex instead of every day.

Prevention: PrEP Benefits

Some people say they find long-acting injections more convenient than daily pills, which could increase uptake and adherence.

High Drug Copays Leave PrEP Prescriptions Unclaimed

PrEP prescriptions are supposed to be free to users now, which could go a long way toward leveling the HIV-prevention playing field.

Some Telehealth Programs Still Charge for HIV Prevention Pills

Telemedicine is an increasingly used to provide convenient PrEP services. But are these programs following U.S. guidelines?

HIV Preventive Care Is Supposed to Be Free in the US. So, Why Are Some Patients Still Paying?

Under provisions of the Affordable Care Act, insurers must cover costs related to PrEP.

Black Women Prefer HIV Prevention Shots, but Cost Is a Factor

Currently, fewer than 1 in 10 women eligible for HIV prevention medications are taking them.

Women and HIV

Many women could benefit from pre-exposure prophylaxis to prevent HIV.

Gay Latino Men at Highest Risk for HIV Are Five Times More Likely to Use PrEP

But disparities in access to health care and PrEP are limiting access for young men, who are acquiring HIV at higher rates.

Income May Be the Biggest Determinant of Whether Women Stay on PrEP

An eight-year review of medical records shows that PrEP persistence is associated with higher income and private insurance.

Better PrEP Adherence Linked to More Bone Loss

People who took daily Truvada 90% to 100% of the time were more likely to develop osteopenia or osteoporosis.

Given A Choice, Young Women Prefer Vaginal Ring for PrEP

Previous research has shown low rates of use of HIV prevention products, but the tide could be turning.

8 Tips For Taking PrEP

POZ Poll: Should the government create a PrEP program to prevent HIV?

Apretude and Oral PrEP Could Decrease New HIV Diagnoses by up to Half

However, the benefit would be less evident in Georgia, the state with the highest lifetime risk of acquiring HIV.
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