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The HIV Prevention Pipeline

From the lab to real-world access, the growing menu of HIV prevention options, from methods in early development to those you can use today. More choice means more women and girls can find a method that fits their life.

The journey of a prevention method

Four stages, one growing choice

Every option travels the same path, years of research and trials, regulatory approval, then rollout into clinics and communities. Here is where each method sits today.

In development

Preclinical & clinical

Long-acting implants

Preventive vaccines

Multipurpose vaginal ring

Long-acting vaginal ring

Patches

Douche

Vaginal film

Vaginal gel

Injectable

Vaginal / mucosal inserts

Broadly neutralizing antibodies

In development

Efficacy trials under way

Monthly oral PrEP MK-8527

Daily oral PrEP

Combo oral PrEP / OC

Possible dual pill to market by 2026

Recommended

Newly approved

Dapivirine vaginal ring

Injectable cabotegravir

Injectable lenacapavir

In implementation science projects Explore the study tracker

Use today

Currently available

HIV treatment & U=U

Male & female condoms

Voluntary medical male circumcision

Syringe exchange programs

Daily oral PrEPEvent-driven for some populations

PEP Post-exposure prophylaxis

Choice in action

More options mean more women can find a method that fits.

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