Question
I was 3 hours later for my dose of PEP…
17 January 2023. Related: Adherence, All topics, PEP/PEPSE.
On 12th day of Biktaryv for PEP I have been late for my daily dose by 3 hours. I usually take it every day at 6:30 pm but missed it until 9:10 pm. Will I be okay?
Answer
Hi, how are you doing?
Yes. You will be okay. Biktarvy has a long half life. This means it remains active in the body for longer than 24 hours and will be able to cover you for the few hours you were late.
As you were midway through your course, there would be enough Biktarvy in your body to account for being late. Your course of PEP will still be effective.
Josh.
Hi T, what do you mean by ‘splash injury’? Being less than an hour late between doses is not going to change how effective it is.
Hi on TLD for a splash injury, and on 3 occasions was late taking the pep all 3 times I was less than 1 hour late should o be worried especially because the person I got the splash from have a VL of 110000