PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) and PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) are medications used to help prevent HIV. PrEP is used before potential exposure to HIV, while PEP may be used after a potential exposure.
General Practitioners consulting from MyClinic can provide confidential consultations to discuss HIV prevention, assess whether PrEP or PEP may be appropriate, arrange relevant testing and prescribe medication where clinically appropriate.
PEP is time-sensitive. If you think you may have been exposed to HIV, seek medical advice as soon as possible. PEP needs to be started within 72 hours of a potential exposure.
What to Expect During a PEP & PrEP Consultation
During a PEP or PrEP consultation, the General Practitioner consulting from MyClinic will discuss your individual circumstances, medical history, medications and sexual health. The consultation is confidential and provides an opportunity to ask questions about HIV prevention and whether PEP or PrEP may be appropriate for you.
Depending on your circumstances, the doctor may recommend HIV and other sexual health testing, discuss how PEP or PrEP is taken, potential side effects and any ongoing monitoring that may be required. Prescriptions can be provided where clinically appropriate.
If you are seeking PEP following a recent potential exposure to HIV, please seek medical advice as soon as possible. PEP is time-sensitive and needs to be started within 72 hours of the potential exposure.
PEP and PrEP consultations are confidential. Personal and health information discussed during your appointment is handled in accordance with applicable privacy requirements and the clinic’s privacy policy.
The General Practitioner consulting from MyClinic can answer questions about PEP and PrEP, including how the medication is taken, possible side effects, ongoing testing and monitoring, and strategies to help you take the medication as prescribed.
If further sexual health or HIV-related care is required, the consulting doctor can discuss appropriate next steps and referral options based on your individual circumstances.
The cost of PEP and PrEP can vary depending on the medication prescribed, Medicare and PBS eligibility, and individual circumstances. The General Practitioner consulting from MyClinic can discuss available treatment options and provide a prescription where clinically appropriate.
Patients can ask the consulting doctor about accessing PrEP or PEP and any relevant testing or follow-up requirements.
If you require PEP following a recent potential exposure to HIV, do not delay seeking medical care because of concerns about cost. PEP is time-sensitive and should be started as soon as possible and within 72 hours of the potential exposure.
Practitioner consulting from MyClinic will discuss any recommended follow-up appointments, testing and monitoring based on your individual circumstances.
For patients taking PrEP, ongoing appointments may include HIV testing, sexual health screening and other appropriate health checks, as well as reviewing how the medication is working for you.
Following PEP, further testing and follow-up may be recommended after the course of medication has been completed. The consulting doctor will explain when any follow-up appointments or tests should occur.
PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is HIV prevention medication used before potential exposure to HIV. PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) is medication that may be used after a potential exposure to HIV. PEP is time-sensitive and should be started as soon as possible.
