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Challenges and Opportunities in the Development of HIV Medications in Pediatric Patients.

Paediatric Drugs 2017 April
Successful management of pediatric HIV disease requires high therapeutic efficacy and adherence, which can be achieved by providing affordable, easy to store, and palatable antiretrovirals. Current challenges in pediatric antiretroviral drug development include poor palatability, large pill size, limited oral liquid formulations, and few incentives for development by drug manufacturers as the number of children with HIV continues to decline due to successful worldwide preventive interventions and improved access to antiretrovirals. This article summarizes the various challenges and opportunities with current pediatric antiretrovirals, recent and ongoing trials, new formulations, and suggestions that may expedite and provide incentives for the development of suitable pediatric formulations.

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