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HIV Prevention
PrEP and HIV prevention
PrEP requires assessment and ongoing monitoring. Both can start with a remote consultation.
PrEP is medication taken to reduce the risk of acquiring HIV. It is prescribed within a structured framework: testing before starting, a prescription where appropriate, and regular monitoring while you continue.
A remote consultation handles the assessment and the discussion of whether PrEP suits your circumstances, and can issue the laboratory requests the framework requires. The testing itself happens at a laboratory.
What this covers
- Assessment of whether PrEP is appropriate for your circumstances
- The laboratory tests required before starting
- Prescription where clinically appropriate
- Monitoring and repeat testing while you continue
- Advice on adherence and on stopping safely
- Broader sexual health and STI assessment alongside
Good to know
PrEP cannot be started without the required testing, including an HIV test, because starting it with undiagnosed HIV causes harm. That testing is not optional and cannot be skipped.
All services are subject to appropriate clinical assessment, professional scope of practice and clinical suitability.
How It Works
From first message to next step
We arrange a time
We confirm a time for a consultation that fits around your day.
The consultation
The healthcare professional takes your history, assesses the concern and discusses the appropriate next step with you.
What happens next
A prescription, certificate, test request or referral — whichever is clinically appropriate for your situation.
Questions
Common questions
Can I get PrEP online in South Africa?
An assessment and prescription can follow a remote consultation where clinically appropriate, but the required laboratory testing must be completed first.
What tests are needed before starting PrEP?
An HIV test is required, along with other tests the doctor considers necessary. The doctor will issue the requests.
Do I need ongoing appointments?
Yes. PrEP involves regular monitoring and repeat testing for as long as you continue taking it.
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