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Where to get PrEP and PEP in Montreal

PrEP and PEP can prevent HIV transmission. Learn where to get them in Montreal.

What are PrEP and PEP?

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an antiretroviral pill that an HIV-negative person can take before engaging in behaviors that could infect them with HIV. Using PrEP prevents up to 92% of infections when the medication is taken as prescribed.

Learn more about PrEP:

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) information from CATIE: Canada's source for HIV and hepatitis C information
PrEP Facts: Introduction & FAQ information from San Francisco AIDS Foundation
whatisprep.org (video)

Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is a way to help prevent the transmission of HIV in an HIV-negative person if they may have been recently exposed to HIV. It reduces the risk of HIV infection by over 80% when the medication is started within 72 hours (the earlier the better) and if taken as prescribed.

Learn more about PEP:

PEP: Preventing HIV after a potential exposure: from CATIE: Canada's source for HIV and hepatitis C information
Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), with Dr. Bertrand Lebouché (from Clinique Actuel - includes video)