Oral PrEP
A daily pill that helps reduce the risk of acquiring HIV when taken as prescribed, proven protection you hold in your own hands.
A pill you take every day
Oral PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is medicine taken by people who are HIV-negative to lower their chance of getting HIV. Taken every day as prescribed, it is one of the most effective HIV prevention options available and can fit quietly into an everyday routine.
Three simple steps
Get tested
PrEP is for people who are HIV-negative, so you start with an HIV test and a quick check-up with a provider.
Take it daily
One pill each day, ideally around the same time, builds and keeps protection in your body.
Stay in care
Return for routine testing and refills, usually every few months, so a provider can support you.
The essentials
- Highly effective at preventing HIV when taken consistently as prescribed.
- Does not protect against other STIs or pregnancy, condoms add that protection.
- Available to women, girls, and anyone at ongoing risk of HIV.
- You can start and stop PrEP with a provider's guidance as your needs change.
PrEP is prescription medicine. A healthcare provider will confirm it is right for you and guide how to take it. This page is general information, not medical advice.
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