Cabotegravir Pellet Implant with Levonorgestrel
The cabotegravir pellet implant with levonorgestrel is a long-acting multipurpose prevention technology implantable product developed by CONRAD combining cabotegravir, for HIV prevention, and levonorgestrel, for contraception, in a biodegradable subdermal pellet system. This product is a low-cost, biodegradable subdermal pellet-type implant system that provides tightly controlled, long-acting sustained release of its payload, is highly tunable, and does not require surgical removal.
Development Stage:
Pre-formulation
Hormonal/Non-Hormonal:
Hormonal
Delivery Route & Method:
Topical - Implant (Subcutaneous)
Developer:
- CONRAD
Funding:
- U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Active Ingredient(s):
- Cabotegravir
- Levonorgestrel
Product Indication(s):
- HIV
- Pregnancy