TGA recently approved importation and supply of overseas-registered tablets to help ease the shortage
Australia is experiencing shortages of multiple brands of tenofovir/emtricitabine combination tablets, used for PrEP to reduce the risk of sexually acquired HIV.Australia is experiencing shortages of multiple brands of tenofovir/emtricitabine combination tablets, used for PrEP to reduce the risk of sexually acquired HIV.
The same tablets are also approved by the medicines regulator for the treatment of HIV-infected adults, in combination with other antiretroviral agents.The spokesperson said suppliers of the drug have reported issues including manufacturing, commercial changes and viability. The TGA has recently approved the importation and supply of overseas-registered tablets to help ease the shortage.
The shortage comes as the Kirby Institute released Australia’s latest data on HIV diagnoses on Wednesday.
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