Multipurpose prevention technologies for the prevention of unintended pregnancy, HIV, and other sexually transmitted infections: regulatory pathways and challenges.

Abstract

Multipurpose prevention technologies (MPTs) are multi-indication products commonly focusing on the prevention of unintended pregnancy, HIV, and/or other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). MPTs have the potential to simplify product use and service delivery with reduced clinic visits, thus supporting improved product uptake, effective use, and cost-effectiveness. MPTs are complex products that typically include multiple active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), with two or more indications,