Eligibility and access

From the information you’ve given, it’s not likely that you would benefit from PrEP.

Any further conversations about PrEP would need be with a clinician, if you still think it's for you.

An undetectable viral load is when the amount of HIV in a person’s blood (their viral load) is no longer able to be detected by a standard viral load test for HIV.

People living with HIV who are on antiretroviral treatment and maintain an undetectable viral load for at least six months do not sexually transmit HIV. This is known as Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U)

Because of U=U, PrEP is not recommended for you when your partner living with HIV is on treatment and has an undetectable viral load.

PrEP is really beneficial for people having casual or non-exclusive, condomless sex with men who have sex with men.

It's very likely PrEP would be a good option for you! Please contact your GP or local Sexual Health Centre to discuss this further, or use our map to find a provider who has indicated they’re well-informed about PrEP. Or see if you are eligible for subsidised virtual PrEP appointments.

PrEP may be right for you!

Please contact your GP or local Sexual Health Centre to discuss this further, or use our map to find a provider who has indicated they’re well-informed about PrEP. Or see if you are eligible for subsidised virtual PrEP appointments.

Modern HIV treatment is incredible, and the earlier someone can access it, the better for their health. It could be worth speaking to your partner about whether they would access treatment. Not only is it the best thing for the health of someone living with HIV, but if an undetectable viral load can be reached, HIV cannot be passed on through sex - this is known as Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U).

PrEP may be right for you!

Condoms are a great tool to have on hand regardless of whether you get on PrEP. They help prevent other STIs and are very useful for travelling.

PrEP may be right for you, but it's important that you know that the effectiveness of PrEP in preventing transmission through sharing injecting equipment is not as high as for sexual transmission!

Please contact your GP or local Sexual Health Centre to discuss this further, or use our map to find a provider who has indicated they’re well-informed about PrEP. Or see if you are eligible for subsidised virtual PrEP appointments.

The best way to prevent transmission when injecting steroids or drugs is to use sterile equipment and not share. Did you know that Aotearoa was the first country to publicly fund nationwide access to sterile injecting equipment and safe disposal? Check out the NZ Needle Exchange Programme for more info.