Merck reaches deal to expand HIV drug access via ADAP programs

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Merck Announces New Agreement with ADAP Crisis Task Force to Improve Access and Care for People Living with HIV

June 29, 2026 6:45 AM EDT

Agreement will help state ADAP programs provide access to IDVYNSO (doravirine/islatravir) for eligible individuals

RAHWAY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, today announced an agreement with the ADAP Crisis Task Force (ACTF) to help state AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAPs) provide access to the companys new once-daily HIV treatment, IDVYNSO (doravirine/islatravir). In 2024, state ADAPs supported more than 250,000 people with HIV in the United States.

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