FOSTER CITY - Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) today announced the presentation of 18 abstracts spanning the company's HIV treatment and prevention and COVID-19 clinical development programs during the virtual IDWeek 2020 conference from October 21-25.

The breadth of data reflects Gilead's commitment to advancing antiviral innovation aiming to help end the HIV epidemic and to addressing the treatment needs of patients with COVID-19.

'The global HIV epidemic and the COVID-19 pandemic are two of the most complex public health challenges of our time,' explained Diana Brainard, MD, Senior Vice President and Virology Therapeutic Area Head, Gilead Sciences. 'The data presented at IDWeek reflect the latest progress in Gilead's antiviral drug discovery and development and underscore our commitment to supporting the global health community to quickly and effectively respond to devastating viral outbreaks worldwide.'

At IDWeek 2020, Gilead will present results from the ongoing DISCOVER multi-center randomized clinical trial, evaluating the safety and efficacy of Descovy (emtricitabine 200 mg/tenofovir alafenamide 25 mg) for PrEP and a new analysis leveraging a novel statistical method to estimate the background HIV incidence rate in DISCOVER. Separate data from DISCOVER will provide insight into the impact of age and comorbidities on renal outcomes for study participants. In addition to new data from the DISCOVER trial, the key findings from an analysis examining real-world patterns of persistence with Truvada (emtricitabine 200 mg/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg) for PrEP in at-risk populations will be presented in an oral presentation.

Gilead also will present new data on the efficacy and safety of Biktarvy (bictegravir 50 mg/emtricitabine 200 mg/tenofovir alafenamide 25 mg tablets, B/F/TAF) in certain populations of people living with HIV that have historically been underrepresented in HIV clinical research. The latest data from Gilead's HIV treatment research program to be presented include an oral presentation on 48-week outcomes from the landmark community-based and designed BRAAVE study evaluating the safety and efficacy of switching to Biktarvy among Black American adults living with HIV who are virally suppressed. Findings on the efficacy of Biktarvy in people living with HIV who are virologically suppressed with end-stage renal disease and requiring chronic hemodialysis will also be presented.

Data on Gilead's investigational antiviral Veklury (remdesivir) for injection (100 mg) administered by intravenous infusion for the treatment of COVID-19 include two oral presentations examining the safety and efficacy of Veklury in hospitalized patients with moderate COVID-19 and global geographical disparities in clinical outcomes of hospitalized patients with severe COVID-19 treated with Veklury in Gilead's open-label, Phase 3 SIMPLE studies.

About Veklury (remdesivir)

Veklury is an investigational nucleotide analog with broad-spectrum antiviral activity both in vitro and in vivo in animal models against multiple emerging viral pathogens. Multiple ongoing international Phase 3 clinical trials are evaluating the safety and efficacy of Veklury for the treatment of SARS-CoV-2 infection, the virus that causes COVID-19, in different patient populations, formulations, and in combination with other therapies.

Important Information about Veklury in the United States

In the United States, Veklury (remdesivir) is authorized for use under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) only for the treatment of hospitalized adult and pediatric patients with suspected or laboratory-confirmed COVID-19. Veklury must be administered via intravenous (IV) infusion and is supplied two ways: Veklury (remdesivir) for injection, 100 mg, lyophilized powder, or Veklury (remdesivir) injection, 100 mg/20 mL (5 mg/mL), concentrated solution.

Veklury is an investigational drug that has not been approved by the FDA for any use, and the safety and efficacy of Veklury for the treatment of COVID-19 have not been established. This authorization is temporary and may be revoked, and does not take the place of the formal new drug application submission, review and approval process.

There are limited clinical data available for Veklury. Serious and unexpected adverse events may occur that have not been previously reported with Veklury use. Hypersensitivity reactions, including infusion-related and anaphylactic reactions, have been observed during and following administration of Veklury. The use of Veklury is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Veklury. Transaminase elevations have been observed in healthy volunteers and patients with COVID-19 in clinical trials who received Veklury. Patients should have appropriate clinical and laboratory monitoring to aid in early detection of any potential adverse events. Monitor renal and hepatic function prior to initiating and daily during therapy with Veklury; additionally, monitor serum chemistries and hematology daily during therapy. Do not initiate Veklury in patients with ALT 5x ULN or with an eGFR

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