Generic version of a drug already on the market, which can suppress and prevent HIV, would still yield 30% profit if the current price was slashed, researchers say
The US-based Gilead Sciences sells the injectable lenacapavir as Sunlenca for $42,250 over the first year. A new study says it could be made for about $40 a year.The US-based Gilead Sciences sells the injectable lenacapavir as Sunlenca for $42,250 over the first year. A new study says it could be made for about $40 a year.
Given by injection every six months, lenacapavir can prevent infection and suppress HIV in people who are already infected. in all low- and middle-income countries , which account for 95% of HIV infections. Similar mechanisms have been in place in the HIV treatment market for decades, where wealthy countries pay higher prices than poorer ones.
Similar selections in the past had excluded countries where the HIV epidemic was growing fastest, they said.on medical ethics, which said that trials should only be performed in populations who stood to benefit from the results.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Clive Palmer confident on $40 billion coal damages claim gainst AustraliaBillionaire Clive Palmer says his Singapore business could take the Commonwealth to the cleaners over a stalled coal project in Queensland’s Galilee Basin.
Read more »
Best-selling blowdry brush for long hair: BondiBoost Blowout Brush Pro discounted to less than $407NEWS brings you the latest local news from Australia and around the world. Stay up to date with all of the breaking sport, politics, entertainment, finance, weather and business headlines. Today's news, live updates & all the latest breaking stories from 7NEWS.
Read more »
Couple from Galston in Sydney’s northwest celebrates $40 million Oz Lotto win7NEWS brings you the latest local news from Australia and around the world. Stay up to date with all of the breaking sport, politics, entertainment, finance, weather and business headlines. Today's news, live updates & all the latest breaking stories from 7NEWS.
Read more »
'Gobsmacked': Sydney man to get up and go to work after $40 million Oz Lotto winA Sydney husband and wife were on the verge of sleep when their dreams came true, according to lottery organisers.
Read more »
Melbourne media identity Craig Hutchison sells Perth Wildcats for cool $40 million7NEWS brings you the latest local news from Australia and around the world. Stay up to date with all of the breaking sport, politics, entertainment, finance, weather and business headlines. Today's news, live updates & all the latest breaking stories from 7NEWS.
Read more »
‘Skinny jabs’: weight-loss drugs set for new boom as generic versions emergeAlternatives to costly Wegovy and Saxenda will make such treatments more widely available worldwide
Read more »