PrEP (Pre-exposure Prophylaxis)
What is PrEP?
Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is a pill you can take to protect yourself from HIV. It can be taken by an HIV negative person to reduce the risk of getting HIV from sexual exposure when taken as prescribed.
PrEP, available through the NHS in England, is a single tablet containing Tenofovir Disoproxil and Emtricitabine. These drugs have been used for many years as part of treatment for people living with HIV.
If you would like to start PrEP
If you would like to start PrEP or you take PrEP from another service and would like to transfer to Leeds Sexual Health, you can also now request an initial appointment using our e-consultation platform. To use our PrEP e-consultation, click on the the link below to our go SystmOne Connect page, then click self referral and then click “PrEP new starter. If you have any questions, about this form or starting PrEP please call us.
If you already take PrEP
E-consultations for PrEP prescriptions
If you already take PrEP from Leeds Sexual Health, we have now started e-consultations for you to get your PrEP. This means you fill in a questionnaire on your phone or computer and send it back to us. We will organise a time for you to have a check up and pick up PrEP. This is not appropriate for everyone and you may want to come in for a clinic appointment anyway.
If you would like to use our PrEP e-consultation, click on the the link below to our go SystmOne Connect page, then click self referral and then click”PrEP – Follow Up”.
If you would like to come to clinic for a PrEP follow up appointment or have questions (for example, side effects, missed doses, how to take), please contact us.
Please use condoms if you run out of PrEP before your appointment.
Useful resource
Post exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) following exposure to HIV
PEP is used to try to prevent a person from getting HIV after they may have been exposed to the HIV virus and it must be started as soon as possible and no later than 72 hours from risk.
Use the menu on the left for more information and to access PEP or PEPSE.
