PrEP Method Comparison
Three ways to take PrEP, find the one that fits your life.
Not sure which to choose? Answer five quick questions and we’ll score all three methods against your routine, then you can compare them in detail below.
Taking something every single day is…
Getting to a clinic or pharmacy is…
How do you feel about injections / needles?
How important is something discreet, nothing to swallow or that others might see?
Would you rather…
Educational only, not a prescription.
Compare all three methods
All three are PrEP, prevention you start before any exposure to keep HIV out. They are equally about protection; the difference is simply how often you act and what you have to remember.
| Method | How it works | How often | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral PrEP (daily pill) | A daily tablet that keeps protective levels of medicine in your body. | One pill every day | Very effective when taken consistently. Discreet, widely available, and free in many programmes. Can be stopped and restarted with provider advice. |
| Dapivirine Vaginal Ring | A soft silicone ring you place inside the vagina; it slowly releases medicine right where it's needed. | Replace once a month | Woman-controlled and discreet, nothing to swallow or remember daily. A good fit if a daily pill is hard. Stays protecting you as long as it's in place. |
| CAB-LA Injectable | A long-acting injection (cabotegravir) given by a health worker into the muscle. | Two starter shots a month apart, then every 2 months | No daily pill or ring to manage. Needs a clinic visit each time, but protection lasts steadily between visits. |
Educational only, not a medical diagnosis.
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