PEP (Post Exposure Prohylaxis) for HIV

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PEP (Post Exposure Prohylaxis) for HIV

What is PEP?

  • PEP may reduce your risk of HIV infection after you have been exposed to the virus
  • PEP is a four week course of medication which is effective against HIV
  • It needs to be started as soon as you have been exposed to the virus and always within 72 hours of exposure
  • The course of treatment must be finished for it to have the best chance of working.

 

You can get PEP at the following places:

  • Sexual Health Services NHS Grampian 0345 337 9900
     (opening times Monday-Thursday 8.30 - 17.00, Friday 8.30 - 16.00) 
  • Out of hours please contact NHS24 on 111
  • Your occupational health provider for work related incidents.

 

For more information about PEP visit: www.hiv.scot/pages/faqs/category/pep