What is PEP?

• PEP may reduce your risk of HIV infection after you have been exposed to the virus
• PEP is a four week course of medication which is effective against HIV
• It needs to be started as soon as you have been exposed to the virus and always within 72 hours of exposure
• The course of treatment must be finished for it to have the best chance of working.

You can get PEP at the following places:

• Sexual Health Services NHS Grampian 0345 337 9900
   (opening times Monday-Thursday 8.30 - 17.00, Friday 8.30 - 16.00) 
• Out of hours please contact NHS24 on 111
• Your occupational health provider for work related incidents.

For more information about PEP visit: www.hiv.scot/pages/faqs/category/pep