The International Partnership for Microbicides (IPM) was established in 2002 to accelerate the discovery, development and accessibility of microbicides to prevent transmission of HIV. The organisation’s goal is to deliver a safe and effective microbicide for women in developing countries as soon as possible.
IPM is focused on overcoming the four major challenges that stand in the way of microbicide development and distribution. IPM is working to: (1) accelerate product development by building production and formulation expertise; (2) build clinical trial capacity in developing countries; (3) work to establish appropriate regulatory pathways for microbicide products; and (4) plan for widespread and affordable distribution of these products.