We also sell this product in the following strengths and total quantities. Select the price to take you to the product.
200mg | |
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30 tablets | £54.99 |
90 tablets | £149.99 |
180 tablets | £279.99 |
Further information on our service, what is PrEP as well as who it may be suitable for is available below. If you still have questions, our customer care team can assist you here
You will need to read and agree to our Consent form to be able to access this service - copy here to read
What is PrEP?
Emtricitabine/Tenofovir, commonly referred to as PrEP is the generic version of the brand . It is a treatment used to prevent the transmission of HIV and when taken daily is up to 99% effective.
If you are looking to , the generic version includes the same active ingredient at a lower price. There is no difference in the way the medicine works or its effectiveness.
What tests do I need to get PrEP from Oxford Online Pharmacy
So we can prescribe safely you will need proof of the following - you can upload it during the consultation questionnaire or email it to info@oxfordonlinepharmacy.co.uk
Who should take PrEP?
PrEP tablets may be a good treatment option for you if you are at higher risk of getting HIV and are HIV negative.
You may have a higher risk of getting HIV if you regularly have sex with someone who’s HIV status is unknown to you without a condom and you are:
Provided you are over 18 years old, have test HIV negative and meet the above criteria Oxford Online Pharmacy can prescribe PrEP to men, women, transgender and non-binary people.
How Do I Buy PrEP (UK)?
Buying PrEP online from Oxford Online Pharmacy is simple, select one of the three sizes that we offer and complete your online consultation. Our doctor will then review your answers to ensure it is the most appropriate option for you.
To place your , we request that you provide the following for your own safety:
Our highly trained team may contact you for further information to ensure that PrEP is the most appropriate option for you. Please know that this is for your own safety and the information is only used to ensure we are prescribing safely and in line with guidance.
Registered online pharmacies are governed by the same regulations as physical ones. You can check whether a pharmacy is registered in the UK at any time, our registration can be verified here
How Effective is PrEP?
PrEP medication is highly effective according to trials and can reduce your risk of contracting HIV by over 90%.
While you are testing is advised every three months to ensure it is still the most appropriate option for you.
Quick and easy at home HIV testing is available via our website here
Does PrEP Cure HIV?
PrEP is not a HIV cure and should only be taken by those who are HIV negative. It can reduce your risk of contracting HIV by over 90% if taken according to your doctors’ advice.
There is currently no cure for HIV however it can be managed with antiviral drugs. Please contact your doctor or sexual health clinic if you believe you are HIV positive.
Please read the patient information leaflet carefully before taking this medicine. Take this medicine exactly as described by your doctor.
The recommended dosage of Emtricitabine/Tenofovir (PrEP) for most people is one tablet, once daily. Ideally you should take the tablet as the same time each day with food.
You may hear of alternative regimes for taking PrEP however the above offers the lowest risk of contracting HIV and so we will only prescribe based on taking one tablet daily.
The active ingredients of each are Emtricitabine and Tenofovir. Each film-coated tablet contains 200 mg of emtricitabine and 245 mg of tenofovir disoproxil (equivalent to 291.5 mg of tenofovir disoproxil phosphate or 136 mg of tenofovir).
Mylan brand also contains lactose monohydrate. See the Patient Information from the makers of our PreP tablets Mylan Pharmaceuticals here.
All medicines have the possibility to cause side effects, but these can vary from person to person. If you experience any serious ill effects from taking PrEP or any other medication, get medical help immediately.
Possible serious side effects:
Lactic acidosis (excess lactic acid in the blood)
This is a rare but potentially life-threatening side effect. Lactic acidosis occurs more often in women, particularly when overweight, and in people with liver disease. Lactic acidosis may present with the following symptoms:
Get medical assistance immediately if you think you may have lactic acidosis.
Possible side effects:
Very common side effects (may affect more than 1 in 10 people):
Tests may also show:
Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
Tests may also show:
Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):
Tests may also show:
Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):
Damage to kidney tubule cells may be associated with breakdown of muscle, softening of the bones (with bone pain and sometimes resulting in fractures), muscle pain, muscle weakness and decreases in potassium or phosphate in the blood.
If you notice any of the side effects listed above or they become serious, seek medical advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
The frequency of the below side effects is unknown:
If you notice any of these symptoms tell your doctor.
If you notice any of these symptoms tell your doctor.
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.