PREP

What is PREP?

PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is medicine that reduces your chances of getting HIV from sex or injection drug use. When taken as prescribed, PrEP is highly effective for preventing HIV.  Are there different types of PrEP?  PrEP can be pills or shots.  There are two pills approved for use as PrEP:  Truvada® and Descovy®.

Where can I get PREP?

KENTUCKY

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OHIO

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TENNESSEE

Music City PrEP Clinic
Phone:  (615) 469-1065 

Farragut Family Practice
Dr. John Law
1130 Kingston Pike #7
Knoxville,  TN 37934
Phone:   (865) 675-1953

ETSU Health Infectious Diseases
Dr. Roxanne Underwood
615 N State of Franklin Rd
Johnson City, TN  37604
Phone:  (423) 930-8337

 VIRGINIA

In Virginia, you can get PREP by visiting the Virginia Department of Health or an Infectious Disease doctor. 

What is DoxyPREP?

DoxyPEP is a prescription antibiotic regimen that can be taken after an unprotected sexual encounter to reduce the risk of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. Similar to how emergency contraception protects against pregnancy, DoxyPEP treatment is designed to proactively help protect against STDs when taken as soon as possible after unprotected sex!  DoxyPREP can also be taken daily in conjunction with traditional PREP for HIV Prevention.

Where can I get DoxyPREP?

DoxyPREP can be prescribed by any Primary Care doctor.  If you are taking PREP for HIV prevention, ask your navigator about DoxyPREP.