Truvada PrEP REMS Needs More Work, FDA Panel Says

In a marathon meeting, the Antiviral Drugs Advisory Committee endorses use of Gilead’s emtricitabine/tenofovir fixed-dose combination for pre-exposure prophylaxis to reduce the risk of sexually acquired HIV infection, but some committee members say Gilead’s REMS needs more “teeth,” including a linkage between a documented negative HIV test and access to the drug.