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PEP-PrEP: What's the Difference?
While both are highly effective HIV prevention methods, they serve different purposes.
PrEP is a daily medication for HIV-negative individuals who want to proactively reduce their risk of infection. It is designed for ongoing use and works by creating a protective barrier in your system that stops HIV from taking hold if you are exposed.
PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis): Ongoing Prevention
Who it's for: Individuals at a higher risk of HIV exposure.
When to take it: Daily, on an ongoing basis, before any potential exposure.
Our Process: A consultation and initial health screening, including an HIV test, are required to ensure PrEP is safe and suitable for you before a prescription is provided.
When to take it: Daily, on an ongoing basis, before any potential exposure.
Our Process: A consultation and initial health screening, including an HIV test, are required to ensure PrEP is safe and suitable for you before a prescription is provided.
PEP is an emergency treatment course that is started after a single potential exposure to HIV. It is a 28-day course of medication that can prevent the virus from establishing itself in your body. Time is critical; PEP must be started within 72 hours of the exposure.
PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis): Emergency Prevention
Who it's for: Anyone who is HIV-negative and has had a potential recent exposure.
When to take it: As an emergency measure, starting within 72 hours (3 days) of a possible exposure.
Our Process: We provide urgent, confidential consultations to assess the risk and, if necessary, immediately prescribe the 28-day PEP treatment course.
When to take it: As an emergency measure, starting within 72 hours (3 days) of a possible exposure.
Our Process: We provide urgent, confidential consultations to assess the risk and, if necessary, immediately prescribe the 28-day PEP treatment course.