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Access to Medicine

PrEP + NPEP prescriptions

 

medicine proven to ensure your safety and reduce risk of exposure

 

Non Post- Exposure Prophylaxis (nPEP)

A way to prevent HIV infection after a possible recent exposure.

PEP involves taking antiretroviral (ARV) medications, or antiretroviral therapy (ART), within 72 hours after a single high-risk event to help prevent HIV from making copies of itself and spreading throughout your body. If your health care provider prescribes PEP, you’ll need to take it once or twice daily for 28 days.

PEP is effective in preventing HIV, but not 100%. Always use condoms with sex partners and use safe injection practices.

 

Pre-exposure
prophylaxis (PrEP)

Designed for high risk for HIV take daily medicine to prevent HIV. When taken daily, PrEP is highly effective for preventing HIV from sex or injection drug use.

PrEP reduces the risk of getting HIV from sex by about 99% when taken daily. Among people who inject drugs, PrEP reduces the risk of getting HIV by at least 74% when taken daily.

Passport2PrEP (P2P) is an integrated model of care program we offer, designed to promote sustained HIV negative status among socially vulnerable people at high risk for HIV.  For access to PrEP, click the link below!


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PrEP is not just for men who have sex with men

There are affordable options and resources available for PrEP

Your confidentiality is ensured when prescribed PrEP

PrEP does not protect against STIs

You should still get HIV tested regularly while on PrEP


FAQ’s

What else do I need to do after taking PrEP?

Once PrEP is prescribed to you, you’ll need to return for blood work every one to three months. Our clinical staff will keep close track of any side effects, which are typically minor and not experienced by the majority of PrEP users.

How often should I take PrEP is prescribed?

PrEP should be taken daily.

Can I still get an STI while on PrEP?

PrEP does not protect against sexually transmitted infections like gonorrhea or syphilis, so you should continue using condoms to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections.

Who can I contact for more information?

If you have questions about PrEP, contact our friendly staff at 312-808-1044