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Maviret cured 96% of HCV patients. The real world is more complicated.

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28 August 2026

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opportunities

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Biotech

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United States

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Fusion42 · 28 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

AbbVie's Maviret achieved a 96% cure rate for acute hepatitis C in clinical trials, with regulatory approvals in the US and EU to treat acute infections. However, real-world challenges remain with high reinfection rates among vulnerable groups, indicating a need for integrated treatment and prevention strategies beyond antiviral therapy alone.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Biotech.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You can now treat acute hepatitis C patients earlier due to new approvals, but your clinical strategy must include prevention services to address high reinfection risks in vulnerable groups. Delaying treatment because of reinfections misses a critical chance to reduce disease spread and improve patient outcomes.

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1 source · 28 Aug 2026

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