United Kingdom

The Law

The UK allows for personal importation of 3 months supply of PrEP from online suppliers.  Other than by a limited place trials it is not currently available generally through NHS.  "PrEPARED" has unlimited places for residents of Wales http://www.friskywales.org/wales-prep-project.html.  PrEP is available from clinics in Scotland http://www.hivscotland.com/our-work/prep-in-scotland/

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Is a Prescription Needed

A prescription is not needed to get your PrEP order through UK Customs.  It is a very good idea to get HIV, STI and kidney function tests before you start and on a 3 month basis after.  See Prescribing Doctors to find a GP or clinic that is PrEP-aware and will advise you.  

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How to get PrEP

There are two ways to get PrEP in the UK.  You can join a trial or you an personally import PrEP by buying it online. 

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Trials

The "Impact" trial with 10,000 places has started in the UK as of 11/10/2017.  You can register at participating clinics to join.  Reports are that demand is high so if you miss out on a place or your local clinic is yet to start in the scheme then you are still able to personally import PrEP buy buying online and have it delivered.

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More information on the trial is at their web page:  https://www.prepimpacttrial.org.uk/

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Personal Importation (buy overseas and have delivered)

This method is legal and available to all of the UK.  The cost is currently lower than £65 GBP ($85.15 USD) for a 3 month supply (90 pills) delivered to your door.  The UK does not require a prescription for this method though it is important that you check you are not HIV positive when you start.  Its recommended you do 3 monthly tests for HIV, STI and Kidney function with a trusted, PrEP aware doctor or clinic.

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