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emtricitabine + tenofovir alafenamide

emtricitabine + tenofovir alafenamide (DESCOVY) is an FDA-listed pharmaceutical active ingredient. Associated with Gilead Sciences Pty Limited.

TGA: approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 10
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Drug details — emtricitabine + tenofovir alafenamide

Quick answer

emtricitabine + tenofovir alafenamide (DESCOVY) is an FDA-listed pharmaceutical active ingredient. Associated with Gilead Sciences Pty Limited.

Key facts

INN emtricitabine + tenofovir alafenamide
Brand DESCOVY

Approval history

Authority Status Date
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. D3 (Penta 21) Phase 3 · Telethon Foundation · HIV-infected
  2. Descovy or Truvada Phase 3 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · HIV Infections
  3. GS-US-563-5926 Phase 3 · Gilead Sciences · HIV-1 Infection
  4. MK-8591A-053 Phase 3 · MSD Merck Sharp · HIV-1 Infection
  5. MK-8591B-062 Phase 3 · MSD Merck Sharp · HIV
  6. 222638 Phase 2 · ViiV Healthcare Pty · HIV Infections
  7. MK-8591-013 Phase 2 · MSD Merck Sharp · HIV-1 Infection
  8. emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide Phase 2 · United Therapeutics Europe · Acceptability of Health Care

Frequently asked questions

What is emtricitabine + tenofovir alafenamide?

emtricitabine + tenofovir alafenamide (DESCOVY) is an FDA-listed pharmaceutical active ingredient. Associated with Gilead Sciences Pty Limited.

What is the brand name for emtricitabine + tenofovir alafenamide?

DESCOVY is a marketed brand name for emtricitabine + tenofovir alafenamide. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.