PrEP and HIV-prevention care
Explore testing, licensed provider review, and ongoing prevention care designed around your health history and needs.
Provider review required. Treatment is not guaranteed. Individual results vary.
PrEP significantly reduces the risk of HIV from sex when taken as prescribed. It does not eliminate HIV risk and does not protect against other sexually transmitted infections. Provider review, ongoing labs, and follow-up are required.
What PrEP care may include
Exact testing and follow-up requirements depend on the care path, provider, and individual health information.
Health-history review
A structured intake so your provider can understand your background and prevention goals.
HIV and other testing where appropriate
Baseline and follow-up testing may be part of care, depending on your history and provider guidance.
Licensed provider review
A GOODNCO-affiliated clinician reviews your information to decide whether PrEP is appropriate for you.
Ongoing follow-up and monitoring
Follow-up check-ins support safe use of medication over time.
Who may want to explore PrEP care
A licensed provider determines whether PrEP may be appropriate.
How the process works
Complete the assessment
Share your health background through a private intake.
Review your health history and prevention goals
Clarify what you're hoping care can support.
Complete testing if required
Testing may be part of eligibility and ongoing care.
A licensed provider reviews your information
A clinician determines whether PrEP is appropriate.
Review appropriate prevention and follow-up options
Care plans are individualized.
Testing and ongoing follow-up
PrEP care may involve baseline and ongoing testing, medication review, and follow-up with a licensed provider.
Testing requirements vary and may change based on provider guidance.
- HIV testing
- Kidney-function testing
- STI screening
- Medication review
- Ongoing follow-up
- Adherence discussion
- Side-effect review
What PrEP does and does not do
- Help reduce the risk of acquiring HIV when taken as prescribed
- Be one part of a broader prevention plan
- Require ongoing provider review and testing
- Eliminate HIV risk
- Prevent other sexually transmitted infections
- Replace testing, provider review, or safer-sex practices
Safety and medication review
- Prescription required
- Licensed provider review
- Baseline and follow-up testing may be required
- Potential side effects that your provider will discuss
- Potential medication interactions
- Kidney or other health considerations where provider-approved
- Importance of taking medication exactly as prescribed
- Ongoing follow-up expectations
- Treatment is not guaranteed
- Individual response varies
Start with a private assessment
Pricing pending provider review. Medication, testing, provider, and follow-up costs may be billed separately.
Frequently asked questions
What is PrEP?+
PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a prescription medication that, when taken as prescribed, can help reduce the risk of acquiring HIV from sex. It is one part of a broader prevention plan.
What does PrEP prevent — and what doesn't it prevent?+
PrEP is intended to help reduce the risk of acquiring HIV. It does not eliminate HIV risk and does not protect against other sexually transmitted infections.
Does PrEP eliminate HIV risk?+
No. PrEP can reduce the risk of HIV when taken as prescribed, but it does not eliminate that risk. Safer-sex practices, testing, and provider review remain important.
Does PrEP prevent other STIs?+
No. PrEP does not protect against other sexually transmitted infections. Ongoing STI screening may be part of care.
Why may testing be required?+
Testing helps a provider determine whether PrEP is appropriate, monitor your health over time, and identify anything that may change your care plan.
What might ongoing follow-up involve?+
Follow-up may include periodic testing, medication review, adherence discussion, and check-ins with your provider. Exact intervals depend on provider guidance.
Is treatment guaranteed?+
No. Submitting an assessment does not guarantee a prescription. A licensed provider decides whether PrEP is appropriate based on your information.
Why is provider review required?+
PrEP is prescription-only. A licensed clinician must review your intake, confirm eligibility, and monitor you on an ongoing basis.
What are the potential side effects?+
Like any medication, PrEP has potential side effects. Your provider will discuss what to expect and how to reach the care team with questions.
Are there medication interactions to consider?+
Yes. Share all medications, supplements, and health conditions during your intake so your provider can evaluate potential interactions.
What happens after the assessment?+
A licensed provider reviews your responses and determines next steps, which may include testing, additional information, or a treatment recommendation.
Are medication, testing, and provider costs separate?+
Medication, testing, provider, and follow-up costs may be billed separately depending on the care path and where testing is performed.
Ready to explore PrEP care?
Start with a private assessment and licensed provider review.
Provider review required. Treatment is not guaranteed. Individual results vary.
PrEP does not eliminate HIV risk and does not prevent other sexually transmitted infections.