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Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis

What is PrEP?

  • Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, also known as PrEP, is a once-daily pill (Truvada) taken orally that helps to reduce the likelihood of HIV transmission
  • The drug Truvada was approved by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) in July 2012 for use as prophylaxis for HIV
  • When taken reliably, PrEP is 92% effective in reducing the transmission of HIV
  • PrEP is a prevention tool that can be used with condoms and/or other prevention methods to provide greater protection than when used alone

Who Should Consider PrEP?

Link to source: https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/pdf/prepguidelines2014.pdf

How do I get  PrEP?

  • It’s important to talk to your healthcare provider about PrEP and
  • Complete medical tests to see if PrEP is right for you, these include:
  • HIV Test
  • STI Test
  • Other body function tests
  • PrEP requires regular follow up visits to your medical provider every 3 months, which include STI Tests and kidney function test

How do I pay for PrEP?

  • PrEP is expensive so most patients use assistance programs to help cover cost ($1500/month)
  • Gilead, the drug company that makes PrEP, offers an assistance program:  (https://www.truvada.com/how-to-get-truvada-for-prep/truvada-cost)
  • If you are enrolled in government healthcare programs (Medicare part D, Medicaid, Tricare or VA) you may be eligible for other sources of support through independent co-pay foundations For more information please visit https://www.gileadadvancingaccess.com/
  • Private insurance can also cover PrEP

What Does PrEP not do?

  • Guarantee 100% protection from HIV
  • Protect against other STI’S
  • Cure HIV
  • Prevent pregnancy
  • Treat HIV for someone currently living with HIV

For more information about PrEP, please check out the following resources:

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Any medical questions or concerns should always be addressed with a physician. However, if you wish to discuss basic PrEP information, our Prevention Team is knowledgeable and can answer most questions.  Please contact 402-552-9260.