Who manufactures Truvada?

Truvada and other TDF drugs are manufactured by Gilead Sciences, Inc., an American pharmaceutical company based in California.

What drug company makes PrEP?

For Gilead Sciences, the manufacturer of the only two FDA-approved pills for PrEP, the most important zeroes seem to be those the company is adding to its bottom line. It’s a tale of two medicines. In 2012, the FDA approved Gilead’s Truvada for PrEP.

Who owns the patent on Truvada?

Gilead
Truvada’s patent holder, Gilead, however, granted rights to produce a generic U.S. alternative to just one company — the Israeli firm Teva — for a six-month period, as the result of a settlement.

Does Gilead make Truvada?

In its annual report for 2018, Gilead reported sales for Truvada of nearly $3 billion, a 4 percent decline from $3.1 billion in 2017, which itself represented a 12 percent decline from $3.6 billion in 2016.

Who should not take Truvada?

One daily pill can help prevent HIV. You must be HIV negative before and while taking TRUVADA for PrEP. TRUVADA for PrEP is only for people who are at risk of getting HIV-1 and weigh at least 77 pounds. You must be HIV negative before you start taking TRUVADA for PrEP.

What can you not take with Truvada?

Some products that may interact with this drug include: adefovir, orlistat, other drugs that may harm the kidneys (including aminoglycosides such as amikacin/gentamicin). Tenofovir can decrease the effectiveness of another medication, atazanavir (by decreasing blood levels).

Is there a lawsuit against Truvada?

Truvada Class Action Lawsuit. On May 8, 2018, two lawsuits were filed against Gilead Sciences, Inc. over its promotion of HIV medication that causes permanent damage to the kidneys and bones as well as the company’s suppression of a safer version of the drug that is less toxic.

How much does Truvada cost?

The cost for Truvada oral tablet (100 mg-150 mg) is around $1,933 for a supply of 30 tablets, depending on the pharmacy you visit. Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans.

How much is Truvada now?

In 2012, Gilead set the price for Truvada as PrEP at more than $14,000 per year, and it is now more than $22,000.

What is the name of the generic for Truvada?

The FDA announced in a press release that the generic version of Truvada (emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, Gilead Sciences; FTC/TDF) is “bioequivalent and therapeutically equivalent to the reference listed drug.” It is a product of Teva Pharmaceuticals USA.

How can I get free Truvada?

You may be able to receive TRUVADA for PrEP free of charge if you qualify for the Medication Assistance Program. Gilead Advancing Access can help you determine if you are qualified for this program, or help you find alternative coverage options if you are not.

Why would a person take Truvada?

Truvada is one of several medications that are currently used to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis B virus infection. Truvada is now being used to prevent HIV infection. When you take Truvada to prevent HIV infection, doctors refer to this use as “pre-exposure prophylaxis” or “PrEP”.