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DOVATO (dolutegravir sodium)

Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors
Infectious Disease Approved 2019-04-08

DOVATO is indicated for the treatment of HIV-1 Infection.

Source: FDA Label • VIIV HLTHCARE • Hepatitis B Virus Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor

How DOVATO Works

DOVATO is a fixed-dose combination of two antiretroviral agents: dolutegravir and lamivudine. Dolutegravir functions as an integrase strand transfer inhibitor (INSTI), while lamivudine acts as a nucleoside analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI). These components work together to target the enzymes necessary for HIV-1 viral replication, providing a complete therapeutic regimen in a single combination.

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Phase 3 Trials
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Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2019-04-08
Patent Cliff
2031

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Routes
ORAL
Dosage Forms
TABLET

Companies

Active Ingredient: DOLUTEGRAVIR SODIUM , LAMIVUDINE

DOVATO Approval History

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16 FDA actions from 2019 to 2025 · 5 indication expansions
Oct 2025 SUPPL
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What DOVATO Treats

1 indications

DOVATO is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 2019. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • HIV-1 Infection
Source: FDA Label

DOVATO Boxed Warning

PATIENTS CO-INFECTED WITH HEPATITIS B VIRUS (HBV) AND HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV-1): EMERGENCE OF LAMIVUDINE-RESISTANT HBV AND EXACERBATIONS OF HBV All patients with HIV-1 should be tested for the presence of HBV prior to or when initiating DOVATO. Emergence of lamivudine-resistant HBV variants associated with lamivudine-containing antiretroviral regimens has been reported. If DOVATO is used in patients co-infected with HIV-1 and HBV, additional treatment should be considered for appropri...

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Clinical Trial Registry

2 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
NCT06580873 REB-24-04 Ph 4 not yet recruiting Evaluation of Switch to Dolutegravir/Lamivudine (DTG/3TC) From Current Suppressive Antiretroviral Therapy in People Living With HIV (PLWH) Receiving Opioid Agonist Therapy (OAT)
NCT04827134 results posted 216149 Ph 1 completed A Food-effect Study of the Pediatric Dispersible Tablet Formulations of TRIUMEQ® and DOVATO® in Healthy Adult Participants
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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

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DOVATO FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

DOVATO is indicated for the treatment of HIV-1 Infection.

⚠️ BOXED WARNING

WARNING: PATIENTS CO-INFECTED WITH HEPATITIS B VIRUS (HBV) AND HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV-1): EMERGENCE OF LAMIVUDINE-RESISTANT HBV AND EXACERBATIONS OF HBV All patients with HIV-1 should be tested for the presence of HBV prior to or when initiating DOVATO. Emergence of lamivudine-resistant H...

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DOVATO Patents & Exclusivity

Latest Patent: Jan 2031
Exclusivity: Apr 2027

Patents (5 active)

US11234985 Expires Jan 24, 2031
US9242986*PED Expires Jun 8, 2030
US9242986 Expires Dec 8, 2029
US8129385*PED Expires Apr 5, 2028
US8129385 Expires Oct 5, 2027

Exclusivity

NPP Until Apr 2027
Source: FDA Orange Book

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