Question

Is there any difference between PEP and PrEP?

9 November 2017. Related: All topics, PEP/PEPSE, PrEP.

Distinguish between pre-exposure prophylaxis and post-exposure prophylaxis.

Answer

Answer: Lisa Thorley

Thanks for your question.

PEP is used after sex if you think you could have been at risk. It is usually a month-long treatment.

And PrEP is used both before and after to prevent HIV. This can be a daily or event-based treatment.

Please see this link for more information about PrEP:
https://i-base.info/guides/prep

Please see this link for more information about PEP:
https://i-base.info/qa/factsheets/pep-faq