Start the conversation with sexually active individuals earlier and often
According to the CDC, part of routine healthcare means understanding the sexual history of the people you see.1 Identify potential PrEP medication candidates by starting a dialogue about:
Sexual activity3
“Do you have any questions or concerns about your sexual health?”
“Are you currently having sex? If so, what kind—oral, vaginal, or anal?”
Sexual relationships3
“Is your sexual partner(s) new or long term? Are you and your partner(s) in an open relationship?”
STI history3
“Have you or your partner(s) ever had an STI?”
“If you use STI prevention tools (eg, condoms or dental dams), what methods do you use and how often?”
“Have you ever been tested for STIs? Would you like to be tested?”
PrEP medication use3
“Have you ever been on a PrEP medication before?”
HIV testing habits3,4
“Do you tend to get tested for HIV regularly or just when you think you may have been exposed?”
“Have you ever been tested for HIV? Would you like to be tested?”
When prescribing DESCOVY FOR PrEP®, consider the following5:
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DESCOVY FOR PrEP should be prescribed only to individuals who are confirmed to be HIV-1 negative immediately prior to initial use and who do not have signs or symptoms consistent with acute HIV infection
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While using DESCOVY FOR PrEP, HIV-1 screening tests should be repeated at least every 3 months and upon diagnosis of any STIs
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Individuals must strictly adhere to the dosing schedule because the effectiveness of DESCOVY FOR PrEP is strongly correlated with adherence
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Use DESCOVY for HIV-1 PrEP to reduce the risk of HIV as part of a comprehensive prevention strategy to reduce the risk of STIs