Glossary

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – the US FDA is the government organisation that is responsible for approving and regulating human and animal medicines in the US. It is also responsible for the safety of other products including foods, cosmetics and tobacco.

See: www.fda.gov

PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) – using HIV drugs before sex (and after) to stop the chance of infection.

• UK guide to UK – a 24-page i-Base guide covering PrEP in detail.
  How to use PrEP. Buying PrEP online. Essential monitoring tests. Dosing options including both daily and on-demend dosing. Getting PrEP in the UK. Tips for adherence. Links for further information.
• PrEP in Scotland – New version of the PrEP guide for people in Scotland, where PrEP is available on the NHS.
• Pocket guide to PrEP – easy guide on PrEP and how to use it.
• Buying generic PrEP online. Q&A on buying generic PrEP in the UK.
• Reports and articles about all aspects of PrEP. Includes updates on access to PrEP in the UK and latest research into new drugs.

TST – abbreviation for testosterone

phenotype test – a type of drug resistance that tests whether a drug is sensitive or resistance to a sample of HIV.

formulation – the physical form that makes an active drug into a medicine.

Different formulations include

• Pills (capsules or tablets).
• Syrups or other oral solutions.
• Injections.
• Powders.
• Creams or lotions.

A co-formulation is when two active drugs are combined. For example: when two active drugs are in the same pill.