PrEP is recommended for anyone at high risk of getting HIV.

Think about using PrEP if you are either…

• Are a man who has anal sex with other men and do not always use a condom.
• Are someone whose partner has HIV, but is not taking HIV medication, and you don’t always use a condom. PrEP can help you to worry less about getting HIV.
• Are a man who takes crystal meth when having sex.

The HIV epidemic in Hong Kong  and many other countries is growing. About 20,000 people get infected with HIV each year. More of these infections are happening in some groups of people and some areas of the country than in others. Taking PrEP could help prevent HIV infection.

PrEP provides 92%-99% reduction in HIV risk for HIV-negative individuals who take the pills every day as directed. If a daily dose is missed, the level of HIV protection may decrease. It only works if you take it. People who use PrEP correctly and consistently have higher levels of protection against HIV.
According to data analysis from the iPrEx study that found PrEP to be effective:

• For people who take 7 pills daily, 7days/week, their estimated level of protection is 99%.
• For people who take 4 PrEP pills per week, their estimated level of protection is 96%.
• For people who take 2 PrEP pills per week, their estimated level of protection is 76%. 

Rates of side effects while on PrEP are low. Mild symptoms such as mild stomach discomfort, dizziness and loss of appetite may appear the first few weeks. Although the risk of side effects from PrEP are very low, safety monitoring is important. When HIV-positive people use the same meds, it is important to check kidney function before starting PrEP and routinely every three months while taking PrEP.

PrEP is appropriate for periods of time when people have greater risk for contracting HIV. Those periods may be short or long or recurrent, depending on the individual. The Center of Disease Control (USA) also recommends that before people discontinue PrEP, we would do ongoing HIV risk-reduction counseling and support. For people who have hepatitis B, we should also discuss whether to continue treatment as a means to control their hepatitis. 

6-12 bottles

Yes. 

Yes. If our doctors approve your requirement then we can send PrEP to your home to reduce burden of leaving your home.