When taken as directed PrEP is 99% effective at preventing HIV.
What is PrEP?
PrEP is an internationally recommended HIV prevention method, in which people who do not have HIV take the HIV medication emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (Truvada), to prevent getting HIV.
When taken as directed PrEP is 99% effective at preventing HIV. In New Zealand we use the generic format of Truvada.
When taken as directed PrEP is 99% effective at preventing HIV. In New Zealand we use the generic format of Truvada.
How to access PrEP
The simplest method is to visit your regular doctor/GP, they can prescribe it for you - checkout our provider section if you want information to give your GP, or find someone that is already prescribing if you don't currently have a GP.
If you are in Auckland you can access PrEP via the iPrEP service by visiting the Body Positive office at 1/3 Poynton Terrace.
If a virtual appointments are more convenient for you, our Online section has details of several different providers that allow can prescribe PrEP via a video call.
If you are in Auckland you can access PrEP via the iPrEP service by visiting the Body Positive office at 1/3 Poynton Terrace.
If a virtual appointments are more convenient for you, our Online section has details of several different providers that allow can prescribe PrEP via a video call.
When taken as directed PrEP is 99% effective at preventing HIV.
Is PrEP Right for Me?
Using recent guidelines, this simple web survey will help determine whether or not PrEP is right for you.
It only takes about 60 seconds.
Remember, to get an accurate result you must be honest. Your answers are completely anonymous.
