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Is PrEP for HIV for You?

Anita A. Galdieri, PharmD, RPh Disclosures Published on Apr 21, 2023

This activity is for anyone who wants to learn or learn more about pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV. The goal of this activity is to help you talk to and work with your doctor and healthcare team about PrEP.

You will learn about:

What HIV is, and ways to help prevent HIV
What PrEP is, and how it works
Who can take it and how
Questions you can ask your doctor and healthcare team about PrEP

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Is PrEP for HIV for You?

Whether PrEP may or may not be for you is an individual choice. It's your decision and you should feel empowered to advocate for yourself.

Talking to a doctor or healthcare team member you feel comfortable with about PrEP is the first step. And having open and honest communication can put you on the path to getting care.

Learn about the basics of PrEP and working with your doctor and healthcare team to help stay protected.

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Authors and Disclosures

Clinician Reviewer

Karen Badal, MD, MPH

Senior Medical Education Director, Medscape, LLC.

Karen Badal, MD, MPH, has no relevant financial relationships.

Editor

Anita A. Galdieri, PharmD, RPh

Associate Director, Content Development, Medscape, LLC.

Anita A. Galdieri, PharmD, RPh, has no relevant financial relationships.