PrEP
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PrEP
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
What is PrEP?
PrEP (Pre-exposure Prophylaxis) is a medicine regimen for anyone who wants to stay HIV-negative. PrEP can stop HIV from taking hold and spreading throughout your body.
PrEP is available in 3 different forms:
Daily Pill (Most Popular!)
Taking one pill a day will prevent you from becoming HIV positive.
There is also an alternative to daily PrEP called On-Demand PrEP (2-1-1). It is extremely effective when used as prescribed, but it is not for everyone.
PrEP medication in the form of an injection every two months is also an available option.
How can I get PrEP?
APLA Health’s clinics provide exceptional PrEP care from knowledgeable healthcare providers. In addition to PrEP medical care and PrEP navigation services, our clinics also offer HIV testing, STD testing/treatment, primary care, behavioral health services including mental health and substance abuse counseling, and benefits navigation.
These services are available at low cost, and in some cases, for free.
You can make an appointment online, or give us a call at 213-201-5050.
Locations
Out Here Sexual Health Center, Baldwin Hills
3741 S. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90016
Out Here Sexual Health Services, CDU/MLK Medical Campus
1679 E. 120th St., Los Angeles, CA 90059
APLA Health Center, Mid-Wilshire
5901 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA 90036
APLA Health Center, Long Beach
1043 Elm Ave., Suite 302, Long Beach, CA 90813
PrEP Assistance Programs
APLA Health takes most insurance plans and offers PrEP assistance plans. Please book an appointment with us to get more information.
We do not take Kaiser Permanente insurance. Please call your Kaiser provider to learn how to access PrEP.
Need help paying for PrEP?
If you live in California and make below $62,000/year you may qualify for free PrEP. Please book an appointment with us to get more information.
PrEP-AP
Assists uninsured and underinsured clients with PrEP related medical visits and lab work
Gilead Advancing Access
Assists uninsured clients with full coverage of PrEP prescription
Gilead Co-Pay Card
Assists insured clients with PrEP prescription co-pays
PrEP FAQs
What are the side effects of PrEP?
What's the pill for PrEP called?
How long does it take for PrEP to be effective in my body?
Do I have to take PrEP every day?
There is also an alternative to daily PrEP called On-Demand PrEP (2-1-1). It’s extremely effective when used as prescribed, but it’s not for everyone. Ask your medical provider if On-Demand PrEP is right for you!