PEP (Post Exposure Prohylaxis) for HIV
PEP (Post Exposure Prohylaxis) for HIV
Click on the HIV Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) leaflet if you think you might have been at risk.

 

HIV Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) leaflet

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.