What is PrEP?

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (or PrEP) is a once daily pill that reduces the risk of HIV infection in Negative- Tested patients. Studies have proved that the usage of PrEP in a daily basis can reduce the risk of HIV infection in a 99% during sexual encounter and a 74% on drug usage.

PrEP´s main and only function is protection against HIV and not other STI.

Learn more about other STI treatments…

Can I take PrEP?

      Since PrEP is a pre-exposure pill, the primary requirement is to be a HIV-negative patient. 

     PrEP can be an option if:

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• You’re in an ongoing sexual relationship with a partner living with HIV.

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• You’re a gay or bisexual man who has multiple casual sexual encounters, and condom ussage is not always guaranteed.

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• You’re a gay or bisexual man in a new sexual relationship but not yet aware of your sexual partners HIV status and not using condoms.

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• You’re not using condoms with partners of the opposite sex whose HIV status is unknown and who are at high risk of HIV infection. 

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• You’ve shared injecting equipment or have been in a treatment programme for injecting drug use.