The first 100% effective HIV prevention drug is approved and going global
newatlas.com
An epidemic that's been sustained for 44 years might finally be quelled, with the milestone approval of the first HIV drug that offers 100% protection with its twice-yearly injections. It's a landmark achievement that stands to save millions of lives across the globe. The makers are also providing…

Pharma manufacturer Gilead making available at cost (2 million doses in most needed countries) while generics are developed and can later be distributed. Decent play from a Pharma company.

  • gandalf_der_12teEnglish
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    6 months ago

    actually if you have sex with 100 randos, with this medicine, the chance of getting infected is only about 63%, or 1 - exp(100*-0.01)

    • Auli@lemmy.caEnglish
      2·
      6 months ago

      The numbers are more complicated then that. PIV sex you are less likely to transfer HIV then anal. Which is why gay men are effected by the disease more.