HIV Prevention Breakthrough: Game-Changing Injection Approved
HIV Prevention Breakthrough: Game-Changing Injection Approved
Introduction to HIV Prevention
A new HIV-prevention treatment is set to be approved for use in England and Wales.
What is it?
The treatment is an injection called Cabotegravir (CAB-LA) that is administered every two months.
It reduces the risk of infection in HIV-negative adults and young people.
Who will it help?
Around 1,000 people in England who cannot take daily oral PrEP due to medical or other reasons.
What's next?
The rollout is expected to begin about three months after final guidance is published later this year.