PrEP 101: The Basics

Are you HIV-negative but at very high risk for HIV? Taken every day, PrEP can help keep you free from HIV.

What is PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)?

  • Daily medicine that can reduce your chance of getting HIV
  • Can stop HIV from taking hold and spreading throughout your body
  • Highly effective when taken daily as prescribed
  • Much less effective if not taken consistently

Is PrEP right for you?

PrEP may benefit you if you are HIV-negative and any of the following apply to you:
You are a gay/bisexual man and
  • have an HIV-positive partner
  • have multiple partners, a partner with multiple partners, or a partner whose HIV status is unknown, and you also
    • have anal sex without a condom, or
    • recently had a sexally transmitted disease (STD)
You are a heterosexual and
  • have an HIV-positive partner
  • have multiple partners, a partner with multiple partners, or a partner whose HIV status is unknown, and you also
    • don't always use a condom for sex with people who inject drugs, or
    • don't always use a condom for sex with bisexual men
You inject drugs and
  • share needles, syringes, or other equipment to inject drugs
  • are at risk for getting HIV from sex
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When to Visit Your Healthcare Provider

  • To find out if PrEP is right for you
  • If you have any symptoms while taking PrEP that become severe or don't go away
  • Every 3 months, if you take PrEP, for repeat HIV tests, prescription refills, and follow-up
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Financial Assistance

How to Get Help Paying for PrEP

Most private and state Medicaid plans cover PrEP. If you are on Medicaid, check with your benefit counselor. If you have health insurance, you may receive co-pay assistance from drug manufacturers or patient advocacy foundations. If you are without medical insurance, consider enrolling in an insurace marketplace, manufacturer patient assistane program, or your state's Medicaid plan, if you are eligible for it. Learn more about paying for PrEP at www.PrEPcost.org

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