AEGiS-GMHC: TREATMENT BRIEFS: 566C80 Expanded Access

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TREATMENT BRIEFS: 566C80 Expanded Access

Gay Men's Health Crisis Treatment Issues, Vol. 5, No. 9, December 1991

As reported earlier, activists succeeded in pressuring Burroughs Wellcome to develop an expanded access program for 566C80, a promising treatment for PCP and toxoplasmosis. Burroughs submitted an application for the access program to the FDA, with hopes that approval would be granted in mid-October. The FDA has finally completed its review (a month later) after several inexcusable delays, and approved a 566C80 expanded access program. To enroll, individuals must have PCP and a history of dose-limiting intolerance to TMP/SMX (Bactrim) or on inadequate response to TMP/SMX. Physicians should call 1-800-755-2020 to register patients.

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