STI Prevention
Stay PrEPared
PrEP (Pre Exposure Prophylaxis)
PrEP is a pill you can take before sex that offers near complete protection from HIV. It is a very effective tool for people at risk of HIV, especially those who may find it difficult to use condoms every time.
PrEP is made up of two drugs, Tenofovir and Emtricitabine, which are known as antiretroviral medicines and have been used as part of HIV treatment for many years.
You may know them by the brand name, Truvada. However, there are generic forms of the drug with the same active ingredients.
If you already receive PrEP from us, you can request a repeat from the PHR.
Your PrEP request is then seamlessly integrated with your health record making review of your request quicker and more accurate for your Health Care Professionals.
There is now also an injectable form of PrEP called Cabotegravir for people who cannot take oral PrEP. It does require people to come to clinic more often, monthly for the first 2 doses, then 2-monthly after that
PEP (Post Exposure Prophylaxis)
Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) is HIV medication that is prescribed to a HIV negative person, within 72 hours of potential exposure to HIV. If you require PEP, walk in or call your local clinic during opening hours. If we are not open, please attend A&E.
PEP is NOT Recommended:
- Your HIV positive partner on treatment and has undetectable virus levels
- Human bites
- Another person’s semen gets in your eye
- You had oral sex (Mouth to vagina/penis)
- You are taking PrEP correctly
PEP is Recommended:
- If the partner was HIV positive and not on treatment
- You are a man who had anal sex with another man without a condom.
- If you had a partner of unknown HIV status belonging to a group at high risk of HIV (e.g. Gay man or from Africa/ SE Asia)
- Chemsex with sharing of needles
- Other situations which could have put you at significant risk of catching HIV
DoxyPEP
DoxyPEP is where people take an antibiotic, called doxycycline, after sex to reduce their chance of getting syphilis and chlamydia. It’s recommended for gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men and transgender women.
It is up to 80% effective at preventing syphilis and chlamydia.
If you think you are suitable, please talk to a doctor or nurse in the clinic
This link gives more information about doxyPEP
STI Prevention
PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)
PrEP is a pill you ca n take before sex that offers near complete protection from HIV. It is a very effective tool for people at risk of HIV, especially those who may find it difficult to use condoms every time.
PrEP is made up of two drugs, Tenofovir and Emtricitabine, which are known as antiretroviral medicines and have been used as part of HIV treatment for many years. You may know them by the brand name, Truvada.
However, there are generic forms of the drug with the same active ingredients.
If you already receive PrEP from us, you can request a repeat from the PHR.
Your PrEP request is then seamlessly integrated with your health record making review of your request quicker and more accurate for your Health Care Professionals.
There is now also an injectable form of PrEP called Cabotegravir for people who cannot take oral PrEP. It does require people to come to clinic more often, monthly for the first 2 doses, then 2-monthly after that
PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis)
Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) is HIV medication that is prescribed to a HIV negative person, within 72 hours of potential exposure to HIV. If you require PEP, walk in or call your local clinic during opening hours. If we are not open, please attend A&E.
PEP is recommended:
- If the partner was HIV positive and not on treatment
- You are a man who had anal sex with another man without a condom.
- If you had a partner of unknown HIV status belonging to a group at high risk of HIV (e.g. Gay man or from Africa/ SE Asia)
- Chemsex with sharing of needles
- Other situations which could have put you at significant risk of catching HIV
PEP is NOT recommended:
- Your HIV positive partner on treatment and has undetectable virus levels
- Human bites
- Another person’s semen gets in your eye
- You had oral sex (Mouth to vagina/penis)
- You are taking PrEP correctly
DoxyPEP
DoxyPEP is where people take an antibiotic, called doxycycline, after sex to reduce their chance of getting syphilis and chlamydia. It’s recommended for gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men and transgender women.
It is up to 80% effective at preventing syphilis and chlamydia.
If you think you are suitable, please talk to a doctor or nurse in the clinic
This link gives more information about doxyPEP
