PrEP = Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis

It is a tablet you can take before sex to help protect you against catching HIV. Studies have shown that using PrEP can reduce your risk of getting HIV by 86%.

Anyone having sex without a condom is at risk of catching STI's including HIV.

There are some groups however that are more at risk.

These include:

-men who have sex with men
-people from sub-Saharan Africa
-those who inject drugs
-those that have a partner who is known to be HIV positive that isn't on treatment or has a detectable viral load.

There are 2 ways to take PrEP:

-Daily (1 tablet once a day)
-'Event based dosing' which means taking the tablets before sex, on the days you have sex and for 2 days after sex

If you would like to access PrEP it is now available via the NHS, free of charge.

To book and appointment with us or to discuss any questions you may have about PrEP

Please ring 01722 425120 or email us on shc-tr.sexualhealth@nhs.net

PrEP doesn't protect you against other STI's, condoms will, so it's important to use them if you can and also go for regular STI checks

More information about PrEP can be found on the following websites:

I want PrEP now

PrEPster

i-Base