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CVS Denies Coverage for Breakthrough HIV Prevention Drug

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In a move sparking outrage across the LGBTQ+ community, CVS Health is refusing to cover Yeztugo — a groundbreaking HIV prevention injection — despite its near-total effectiveness.

The drug, given just twice a year, was FDA-approved in June and reduces HIV risk by 96%, especially among trans, nonbinary, and queer men who have sex with men.


But CVS says the $28,000-a-year cost is too high, and won't cover it under private or ACA plans.

HIV advocates call the move dangerous and discriminatory, accusing CVS of blocking access to life-saving care.

Gilead, the drug's maker, says most insurers are covering it — and expects near-universal coverage by next year. Story first appeared at advocate.com