It has been alleged that Gilead Sciences, an HIV drugmaker, purposefully delayed the introduction of safer, life-saving medications in order to increase profits.

In 2001, Gilead received approval for the sale of HIV drugs containing the compound, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF). Unfortunately, TDF medications have been linked to severe kidney and bone injuries. However, numerous lawsuits, including one filed by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, have alleged that Gilead had, in fact, developed a much safer HIV treatment compound, tenofovir alafemanide fumarate (TAF).…

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