Let’s Talk About PrEP!

PrEP is for people who do not have HIV and want added protection. Available as a daily pill or long acting injectable, PrEP is highly effective at preventing HIV when taken as prescribed.

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) provides PrEP services through partner sites across the state.

Find PrEP services near you!

PrEP navigators are available at most VDH partner sites to help you through the process, including enrollment in financial assistance programs.

For more information about PrEP services at any of these locations call VDH at (804) 314-3619 during regular business hours.

PrEP FAQs

PrEP is a prescription medication like birth control but for HIV prevention. Find out how well it works, who it is for, and answers to other questions.

FAQs

Getting PrEP

Any healthcare provider can prescribe PrEP but not all are familiar with it. Find providers knowledgeable about this prevention option.

Paying for PrEP

Most insurance, including Medicaid and Medicare, cover PrEP. There are also programs that provide PrEP for free or at a reduced cost. PrEP navigators can help.

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Doxy PEP

Now there is an option to prevent some common STDs after sex.

Doxy PEP requires a prescription and must be taken within 72 hours of a possible exposure.

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Find a PrEP Provider Near You

A health care provider can help decide if PrEP is a good fit for you.

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A public information partnership of the Virginia Department of Health and Greater Than HIV.

For testing, PrEP and HIV treatment resources in Virginia, call the Virginia Department of Health Hotline at 1 (800) 533-4148 or find services here.