FDA Places Clinical Hold on Gilead's HIV Studies, Stock Down

Key Takeaways GILD's HIV studies on GS-1720 and GS-4182 were paused due to CD4 and lymphocyte count concerns. The clinical hold affects two phase II/III trials and three phase I studies of GILD's HIV candidates. Biktarvy and Descovy remain strong performers as GILD pushes forward with lenacapavir for HIV prevention.Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) announced that the FDA has placed a clinical hold on studies on pipeline candidates, GS-1720 and/or GS-4182, for the treatment of HIV.GS-1720 is an investigational ...