Posted by Michael Wonder on 07 Apr 2019
Gilead submits supplemental new drug application to U.S. FDA for once daily Descovy for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis
5 April 2019 - Filing supported by data demonstrating non-inferiority compared to Truvada coupled with bone and renal safety advantages in people at risk of sexually acquired HIV infection.
Gilead Sciences announced today that the company has submitted a supplemental new drug application to the U.S. FDA for Descovy (emtricitabine 200 mg and tenofovir alafenamide 25 mg tablets) for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to reduce the risk of sexually acquired HIV-1 infection among individuals who are HIV-negative and at risk for HIV. A priority review voucher was submitted with the filing, leading to an anticipated review time of six months.
The filing is based on the results of the Phase 3 DISCOVER trial which evaluated the safety and efficacy of Descovy compared to Truvada in men and transgender women who have sex with men at high-risk for sexually acquired HIV infection.
