ViiV Steals A March On Gilead with HIV Doublet Data

ViiV Healthcare intends to seek regulatory approval for a fixed-dose combination of Tivicay and Epivir later this year based on positive 48-week data from the GEMINI studies in treating HIV that analysts say have helped to lift key uncertainties about the treatment and boost ViiV's competitive position versus key rival Gilead Sciences, which has favored triplet therapy.