PrEP for HIV prevention: emtricitabine with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate

On this page:

• Information for consumers
• Information for prescribers
• Who to contact

For consumers

What's PrEP?

The NZ AIDS Foundation has information about PrEP on their websites:

How do I know if I’m eligible to be prescribed funded PrEP?

Funded PrEP is available for people at high risk of contracting HIV, such as men having sex with men (MSM) or transgender people. Talk to your health care professional to discuss whether you meet the criteria. You will have to undergo some tests including for renal function and a range of STIs.

What else can I do to prevent an HIV infection?

Condoms are the main way for everyone to prevent an HIV infection.

Condoms are fully funded on prescription, are highly effective, and reduce the chance of most sexually-transmitted infections being passed from one person to another.

For prescribers

Who is eligible for PrEP?

Check the Special Authority form for the criteria your patient must meet. You can find the latest SA form in the Schedule listing.

> Check the Schedule listing for PrEP

Note: Changes have been made to the criteria during our response to COVID-19

> Read about the changes to the requirements for prescribing PrEP

Who is eligible to prescribe PrEP?

Any relevant practitioner can prescribe PrEP for HIV prevention.

How can I learn about prescribing PrEP?

The Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine (ASHM) provide online training courses. This training will equip you to renew PrEP applications for your patients.

Where can I find more information about PrEP?

The NZ AIDS Foundation website has good information if you are currently prescribing or considering prescribing PrEP, including helpful guidelines, learning modules and resources.

Who to contact

If you have any questions about funded PrEP, you can contact PHARMAC:

• 0800 660 050 or
• enquiry@pharmac.govt.nz