PrEP & PEP

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One pill, once a day, 99% protection

PrEP (Pre-exposure Prophylaxis) is an FDA-approved, Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-recommended daily prevention regimen that, if followed, can reduce your risk of contracting HIV by more than 99 percent.  The regimen includes a daily dose of the pill Truvada or Descovy, as well as regular HIV tests (every 3 months) and periodic kidney testing (every six months). Please note that only individuals who are verified as HIV negative can take PrEP.

PrEP is covered by most insurance companies. If you do not have insurance or have questions about payment options, Allies staff can help navigate that process.

PrEP is a tool you can choose to reduce your risk of HIV infection. PrEP is for people who are HIV-negative and vulnerable to contracting HIV, including:

• Cisgender men who have sex with men (MSM)
• Transgender individuals
• Genderqueer and gender non-binary individuals
• Heterosexual women
• Injection drug users

You might consider PrEP if:

• You’re HIV-negative and interested in PrEP.
• You don’t always use condoms when you have anal or vaginal intercourse. “Always” means every time, not sometimes.
• Your partner(s) doesn’t wear a condom.
• You have been diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection in the last six months.
• You’re unsure of the HIV status of your sexual partner(s).
• You’re in a sexual relationship with an HIV-positive partner who may or may not be on HIV treatment.
• You frequently inject drugs, or you’re in a sexual relationship with someone who does.

If you become an Allies PrEP patient, you can:

• Access HIV and STI screenings every three months
• Get a physical check-up every six months
• Enroll in mail-order prescriptions to have your medication shipped to an address you verify
• Work with an Allies Health Advocate to answer any questions, and keep track of your appointments.

Additionally, Allies for Health + Wellbeing is proud to offer PrEP telemedicine to our patients who would prefer to receive an online PrEP prescription. TelePrEP is a safe, discreet way to start and keep up with your PrEP regimen, whether you’re at risk for COVID-19 or you just need a low-key option. If you’re interested in our telehealth services for going on PrEP, let us know!

Allies staff are highly trained in PrEP navigation. If you have any questions about PrEP and whether PrEP may be right for you, give us a call at 412-345-7456 and ask to speak to an Allies staff member about PrEP.

Your medication, your provider at your convenience

Telemedicine helps you keep up with PrEP

Allies for Health + Wellbeing is proud to offer PrEP telemedicine to our patients who would prefer to receive an online PrEP prescription. TelePrEP is a safe, discreet way to start and keep up with your PrEP regimen, whether you’re at risk for COVID-19 or you just need a low-key option. If you’re interested in our telehealth services for going on PrEP, let us know! Allies telemedicine visits are available for Pennsylvania residents only.

High-Risk Encounters Call for Preventative Measures

Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Drugs

PrEP protects you against HIV during encounters that occur while you’re on the pill, but what happens if you’ve already been exposed? PEP (Post-exposure Prophylaxis) could help. PEP is a regimen of antiretroviral drugs that is designed to isolate the virus, stop its replication and the establishment of infection. However, PEP only works to protect you within 72 hours of exposure. If you think you may have been exposed to HIV (through any means), contact us or go to an emergency room within 72 hours to access PEP.

The most important thing to remember when discussing PrEP versus PEP is that PrEP is a preventative measure against HIV infection, while PEP is a tool to use if you’ve already had a high-risk encounter and fear you may be infected. Second exposure while on PEP hasn’t been studied extensively, but most professionals will tell you that PEP protects you from HIV within the 72-hour window after taking it. 

That said, PEP is not a replacement for PrEP, and should be considered an emergency countermeasure. If you find yourself in need of PEP frequently, the team at Allies for Health + Wellbeing strongly urges you to consider starting a daily regimen of PrEP!

Allies for Health + Wellbeing is proud to provide Descovy for PEP, as well as Truvada PEP for those in need. Simply call us at (412) 345-7456 within 72 hours of exposure. We also encourage you to take advantage of our telehealth services, where you can get your PEP Period. If you call outside of clinic hours, (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday), please leave a message. An Allies Health Advocate will call you with an appointment to come in and begin treatment.

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