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PrEP is a pill that HIV negative people can take to prevent HIV. Taking PrEP before being exposed to HIV means there’s enough drug in your system to stop HIV if it gets into your body. If PrEP is taken as prescribed it has proved very effective at preventing HIV and reduces the risk of HIV transmission by almost 100%.  \nPrEP is recommended for all people at risk of HIV.  \nMen who have sex with men (including trans and non-binary) may beat risk if you:  \nhave had or are likely to have condomless sex (or if the condom breaks or falls off) with casual partners  \nuse recreational drugs such as crystal (methamphetamine) or GHB (gamma hydroxybutyrate)  \nhave had or are likely to have condomless sex (or if the condom breaks or falls off) with an HIV positive partner who is not on treatment or is on treatment but has a detectable viral load  \nhave recently had an STI such as anal gonorrhoea, anal chlamydia, or syphilis  \nHOW CANISTART TAKING PrEP?  \nTo commence PrEP you will first need to visit your doctor to get a prescription. Any GP can write a prescription for PrEP. Before taking PrEP, you must be HIV negative, so will need to have an HIV test. Your doctor will also do tests for other STI tests and check your kidney health. Once you commence PrEP, you’ll need a full sexual health check every three months when you go back to get your next PrEP prescription and your doctor may also check on your kidney health  \nIf you are an Australian resident with a Medicare card, once you have your prescription from the doctor, you can get PrEP from you nearest pharmacy as you do with other prescription drugs (although some pharmacies may need to order it in). As with other prescription drugs that are subsidised by the government, when you get PrEP from your pharmacy you will need to make a payment atthe pharmacy.  \nWHERE CANI GET PrEP AND HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?  \nThis is currently $31.60 per script (30 pills) and $7.70 for concession card holders.  \n\n|  | FULL PRICE | CONCESSION\u003Cbr>CARD |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 30 PILLS | $31.60 | $7.70 |\n\nYou can also purchase the drugs from an online overseas pharmacy and legally import them to Australia. The cost will vary, so comparing the prices the different websites charge can be useful.  \nYou can find more information about the ways you can get PrEP here:  \n[www.getprepd.org.au/ways-to-get-prep/](www.getprepd.org.au/ways-to-get-prep/)  \nHOW CANI ACCESS PrEP IF IDO NOT HAVE A MEDICARE CARD?  \nIf you do not have a Medicare card, you can legally import 3 months’ worth of PrEP at a time through online overseas pharmacy websites. You will still require a prescription from your doctor before ordering online. This website has more information including how to search for these online overseas [pharmacies:](pharmacies: www.getprepd.org.au/ways-to-get)[ www.](pharmacies: www.getprepd.org.au/ways-to-get)[getpr](pharmacies: www.getprepd.org.au/ways-to-get)[e](pharmacies: www.getprepd.org.au/ways-to-get)[pd](pharmacies: www.getprepd.org.au/ways-to-get)[.or](pharmacies: www.getprepd.org.au/ways-to-get)[g](pharmacies: www.getprepd.org.au/ways-to-get)[.au/wa](pharmacies: www.getprepd.org.au/ways-to-get)[ys](pharmacies: www.getprepd.org.au/ways-to-get)[-to-](pharmacies: www.getprepd.org.au/ways-to-get)[get](pharmacies: www.getprepd.org.au/ways-to-get)prep/\\#personalimportation.  \nIf you cannot afford to buy PrEP, you can apply for assistance through coupon schemes. You can find information about these [here:](here: www.getprepd.org.au/cant-afford-prep/)[ ](here: www.getprepd.org.au/cant-afford-prep/)[www.getprepd.org.au/cant-afford-prep/](here: www.getprepd.org.au/cant-afford-prep/)  \nWHAT IF I HAVE TROUBLE AFFORDING PrEP?  \n","cbCaioVFD8VcjFwF","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioVFD8VcjFwF","pdf",1175087,"English","# WHAT IS PrEP?\n## Eligibility and who may be at risk\n# HOW CAN I START TAKING PrEP?\n## Doctor visit, tests, and follow-up every three months\n## Getting PrEP through pharmacies and payments\n# WHERE CAN I GET PrEP AND HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?\n# HOW CAN I ACCESS PrEP IF I DO NOT HAVE A MEDICARE CARD?\n# WHAT IF I HAVE TROUBLE AFFORDING PrEP?\n# HOW SHOULD I TAKE PrEP?\n## Daily PrEP for different groups\n## On-demand (event-based) PrEP","[{\"question\":\"What is PrEP and how does it work for HIV prevention?\",\"answer\":\"PrEP stands for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis. 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