PrEP (for HIV)
PrEP involves HIV negative people taking HIV meds to protect against HIV, even when not using condoms.
PrEP usually involves oral meds either daily or just before and after sex. Sometimes it can involve an injection every two months.This drug is called cabotegravir-LA.
Research is also looking at PrEP that can be given by and injection every six months. This is called lenacapavir.
Although PrEP is highly effective against HIV – more than 99.9% when taken as prescribed – it doesn’t protect against other STIs, including HCV.
HIV PrEP doesn’t reduce the risk of HCV transmission.
There is no equivalent PrEP for HCV.
Last updated: 1 November 2024.