HIV post exposure prophylaxis (PEP)

HIV post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is a course of medication that can stop HIV infection.

If you've had a recent recent exposure to HIV, such as condomless sex, sharing needles or pricking yourself with an infected needle, you need to start PEP within 3 days (72 hours) for it to work properly.

A full course of PEP is for 28 days (4 weeks).

Where do I get PEP?

PEP is available in many STI clinics. If you cannot get PEP from an STI clinic within 72 hours, you can get PEP from a number of emergency departments.