Landscape of Options for Oral PrEP
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On October 1, 2020, a generic version of Truvada, a medication used for PrEP, became available from Teva Pharmaceuticals.
There are now three options for PrEP for HIV prevention:
You may have questions about what PrEP medication is right for you or what to do if your health insurance switches you to a different medication. Here’s some more info.
There is a safe and effective PrEP option for everyone.
There are a few clinically significant differences between Truvada, generic Truvada, and Descovy.
Other than these exceptions, it is safe for the vast majority of people to switch from one version of PrEP medication to another.
Your insurance company may change their PrEP medication coverage. Payment options will vary based on if you have insurance, what type of insurance you have, and if you qualify for PrEP assistance programs.
If you are part of our PrEP Health Program, we can help you address any copay or insurance problems that you may encounter at the pharmacy. Call us or email us at 415-437-3450 or prep@sfaf.org.
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Contact us with questions and for further info!
Email prep@sfaf.org, call 415-437-3450, or visit our PrEP and PEP services page.