Who can take PrEP?

Anyone in the UK who is HIV negative and who could benefit from oral PrEP should now be able to access it. A smaller number of people will also be able to use injectable PrEP.

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 October 2025.