The Basics You Should Know About PrEP:
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, commonly referred to as PrEP, is a once daily pill that is 99% effective at preventing the transmission of HIV. The purpose of PrEP is to help people who are HIV negative by preventing them from contracting the HIV virus if they are exposed to it. PrEP is highly recommended for people and communities who are at risk for contracting HIV. For this reason, the pill is becoming widely more popular in the LGBTQ+ community.
Currently, there are two medications available for PrEP: Truvada and Descovy. This breakthrough medication has been FDA approved since 2012 and is available to everyone who might be of risk exposure through sex. It is available at zero cost and by prescription in all 50 states including Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico.
Access to PrEP might seem difficult, but there are services available where you can consult securely online with a licensed physician and complete all required PrEP lab testing at home.
Whether you have insurance or not, there are programs in every state that can provide you with patient assistance where you can get all the treatment you need free of charge.
THE DETAILS:
- Truvada or Descovy for free PrEP can only be taken by those who are HIV negative
- Quarterly HIV and STI testing are required for those who wish to take PrEP. This is to insure you remain HIV negative and that your PrEP is working.
- Your quarterly testing is completely free.
- Everyone can afford FREE.