Prescription
Antiviral (Nucleotide Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor)
Tenofovir Alafenamide Fumarate
Last reviewed April 2026
Who is this for?
What is this drug?
Tenofovir Alafenamide (TAF) is an antiviral medicine that works by blocking a virus from making copies of itself in your body. It is a newer, improved version of the older tenofovir that is gentler on your kidneys and bones.
What is it used for?
Hepatitis B (liver infection caused by hepatitis B virus)HIV infection (usually combined with other HIV medicines)
Prescription Required
A doctor's prescription is required to obtain this drug legally.