Two Indications, One REMS: FDA Panel Debates Restricted Access For Truvada In PrEP
Executive Summary
FDA did not ask its Antiviral Drugs Advisory Committee whether Gilead’s proposed REMS for pre-exposure prophylaxis should include restricted distribution, but it still got an earful on the subject from some vocal panel members, who said prescribing should be limited only to individuals with documentation of a negative HIV test. Agency staff, however, said such an approach was impractical due to Truvada’s unrestricted availability for HIV treatment.
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