PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prohylaxis)​

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PEP (Post-Exposure Prohylaxis) is a treatment you take regularly to prevent HIV. It stops the virus from becoming an illness.

Find out more below.

What is PrEP?

PrEP is a group of drugs that stop you from catching HIV. They are usually taken as a combined pill. 

The drugs are:

• Tenofovir Disoproxl
• Emtricitabine

You take PrEP before unprotected sex. If you think you might already have been exposed to HIV, you can take PEP.

Why might I need PrEP?

Anyone who is HIV negative can be prescribed PrEP. It does not matter your gender, sexuality, or relationship status. If you think it might be right for you, please get in touch. 

People might take PrEP if:

• They don't always use condoms
• They, or their partner, have sex with multiple partners
• They don't know their partner's HIV status
• They inject drugs
• They have Chemsex (sex involving drugs)
• They have sex abroad
• They are from a country with a higher HIV rate
• They have a partner living with HIV who is not on effective treatment
• They have had a recent STI
• They do sex work

Some people take just take PrEP to give them extra peace of mind.

How do I get PrEP?

The NHS offers PrEP for free.

You can get in touch with us and we will talk you through the process.