VIREAD (tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) by Gilead Sciences. Approved for hiv infection, hepatitis b, hepatitis c and 6 more indications. First approved in 2001.
VIREAD (tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) is an oral nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor approved in 2001 for treating HIV infection and hepatitis B. The drug is also indicated for hepatitis C, hepatitis D, and associated complications including Kaposi's sarcoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, cirrhosis, dyslipidemia, and lipodystrophy. It works by inhibiting viral reverse transcriptase, blocking replication of HIV and hepatitis B virus.
Product is in late-stage lifecycle with LOE approaching; teams should expect resource optimization and focus on lifecycle extension strategies rather than growth investment.
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A Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of ALG-000184 Compared With Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate in Untreated HBeAg-Positive and HBeAg- Negative Adult Subjects With Chronic Hepatitis B (B-SUPREME)
A Study of Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate (FTC/TDF) and MK-8527 in Healthy Participants
Study of Lenacapavir and Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate (F/TDF) for Prevention of HIV in People Who Inject Drugs (HPTN 103)
Study of Lenacapavir and Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate (F/TDF) in Prevention of HIV in Cisgender Women in the United States (HPTN 102)
Switching From Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate to Besifovir Dipivoxil Maleate
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Working on VIREAD offers deep experience in mature product management, formulary advocacy, and lifecycle extension strategies in a foundational antiviral franchise. This role suits professionals seeking expertise in defensive commercialization, payer negotiations, and transition planning as patents expire.