Please call 01382 425542 to make an appointment Monday – Friday between 9 am and 12 noon.

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HIV Risk / PEP

HIV Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)

HIV Post exposure prophylaxis (PEP  is a form of emergency HIV medication taken by someone who does not have HIV but who has or may have been very recently exposed to HIV. 

PEP is a 28 day course of anti retroviral medication.

PEP should be commenced as soon as possible; however it can be started up to 72 hours after potential exposure. The earlier it is commenced the more effective it is.

Find out more about PEP

Where can I get PEP?

Sexual Health Clinics (call us on 01382 425542 Monday – Friday during opening hours)

Accident & Emergency departments - Ninewells Hospital and Perth Royal Infirmary (Evenings/ Weekends and public holidays)

Will I definitely get PEP?

You will be assessed by a clinician who will discuss the level of HIV risk and whether PEP would be recommended or not.

CLOSED MONDAY 15TH JUNE

We are closed on Monday 15of June for the public holiday . If you have urgent concerns please contact NHS 24 or your local pharmacy.


We will re-open on Tuesday 16th of June for prebooked appointments and telephone triage will be open from 9am.