PrEP - BHA for Equality

What is PrEP?

PrEP, or pre-exposure prophylaxis, is a medication that can significantly reduce the risk of contracting HIV. It is available for free through the NHS, making it accessible to those who need it most.

Who Can Use PrEP?

PrEP is designed for anyone who is HIV-negative and wants to protect themselves from HIV, even if they are not using condoms. It is taken as a daily tablet, making it a convenient option for many individuals.

How Does PrEP Work?

When taken consistently and correctly, PrEP works by preventing HIV from entering your cells and replicating within your body. This means that even if you are exposed to the virus, PrEP can help keep you HIV-negative.

PrEP Fast-Track Service

We are proud to offer support to access this important medication. This service is completely free and is available for individuals from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic Communities. We are committed to ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to protect their health and well-being.

If you have questions or need assistance, please reach out to our team. Your health matters, and we are here to support you on your journey to staying HIV-free.

If you register your interest, BHA will provide you with more information about PrEP and discuss whether PrEP is right for you. We can then fast-track you into an appointment with the sexual health clinic.

How do you take PrEP?

There are different ways to take PrEP medication. Different dosing methods are recommended based on how regularly you have sex and what type of sex you have.

Daily dosing:

Taking PrEP daily provides protection for vaginal / frontal and anal sex.
Daily dosing involves taking 1 PrEP pill every day, around the same time.
It is recommended to take PrEP with food or after food.
When daily dosing, wait 7 days after you start taking PrEP before you have sex.

On demand / event-based dosing:

Taking PrEP on demand is recommended for protection against HIV during anal sex.
Event-based dosing is not recommended for vaginal/frontal sex

PrEP on demand involves different ways to take PrEP when you need it.

2.7

Dosing can be used by anyone having receptive vaginal/frontal sex.

Take 2 tablets between 2 and 24 hours before sex
Taking 1 tablet every day for 7 days after having sex

2.1.1

Dosing can be used by anyone having insertive sex or receptive anal sex.

Taking 2 tablets between 2 and 24 hours before anal sex
Taking 1 tablet 24 hours later
Taking 1 tablet 24 hours after that

Continue taking 1 pill every 24 hours until you have not had sex for 2 days.

The Power to Prevent Podcast Series

Episode 1 of PrEP: The Power to Prevent, our limited podcast series exploring PrEP and the power of HIV prevention, is available now on Spotify. Click the link below to listen on Spotify.