How well does PrEP work?

PrEP works incredibly well at preventing HIV. In fact, it is the single most effective tool at preventing HIV for an HIV negative person. PrEP provides almost 100% protection against HIV. How effective PrEP is depends on a few things, like how often you take it. If you miss doses of your PrEP, the level of protection may decrease. If you are a cisgender man taking PrEP and you miss a dose you’re still going to have great levels of protection. In studies of PrEP where people t

Generic Truvada is available both at pharmacies in Australia and to buy online from overseas. The generic medications contain the same active ingredients as the ‘Truvada’ brand named product many people have heard about, much in the same way you can purchase Panadol or generic home brand paracetamol. It might be a slightly different shape or colour, but it’s still the same thing. People have been using generic PrEP in Australia since the early days of PrEP access – and would