Who can take PrEP?

Anyone in the UK who is HIV negative and who could benefit from PrEP should now be able to access it. 

PrEP is especially important if you:

• Have used PEP.
• Had a recent STI,
• Have chemsex, or
• Have partners with these risks.

Please talk to your doctor or nurse about how these risks affect you.

If a doctor does not want to prescribe you PrEP, please ask them why.

If this is for a medical reason, they should explain this. Or they might not know about the new UK guidelines.

If you still cannot access PrEP, ask to speak to a more senior doctor. If there is still a problem please email i-Base.

Last updated: 1 August 2025.