What is HIV post exposure prophylaxis (PEP)?
HIV post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is a course of HIV medication that aims to prevent HIV infection following a recent exposure to HIV, such as condomless sex, sharing needles or pricking yourself with an infected needle.
PEP must be started as soon as possible (and within 72 hours, 3 days and nights) after a possible exposure to HIV.
A full course of PEP is for 28 days (4 weeks).
Where do I get PEP?
PEP is available in many STI clinics. If it is not possible to get PEP from your STI clinic within 72 hours, PEP can be accessed in a number of emergency departments.
Click here to view or download a list of locations where PEP is available in Ireland.
