Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)
Exposure to HIV is a Medical Emergency
If you think you were exposed to HIV, talk to a medical professional about PEP as soon as possible. You can:
- Call the NYS or NYC PEP hotline:
- Outside NYC: 844-PEP4NOW (844-737-4669)
- In NYC: 844-3-PEPNYC (844-373-7692)
- Talk with your primary care provider right away and ask if they can provide PEP.
- Go to the local emergency room right away. The "What is PEP" fact sheet has information about PEP and what to expect when you go for a PEP evaluation. Print this fact sheet and bring it with you to the emergency room.
PEP provides emergency protection after a possible exposure to HIV, but you must act quickly. After a possible exposure to HIV, you may be able to stop the infection by taking medications. Do not delay. PEP needs to be taken as soon as possible after you may have been exposed. PEP is less likely to work when taken more than 72 hours after exposure. For more information about PEP see:
Information for Individuals Who May Have Been Exposed to HIV
- Provider Directory
- Find providers in your area who offer services including PrEP or PEP
- PrEP-AP Participating Providers (PDF)
- A list of PrEP providers that meet the criteria of the PrEP-AP program
New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute
- PEP Patient Follow-Up Guide (PDF)
- I Might Have Been Exposed to HIV.... What Should I Do? (July 2022) (PDF)
Addressing the Cost
- Antiretroviral Medications for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP), and HIV Treatment for New York State Medicaid Members (July 2023)
- PEP for Sexual Assault Payment Options for Adolescents and Adults (October 2021) (PDF)
- Payment Options for Adolescents and Adults for Post-Exposure Prophylaxis for All Other Non-Occupational Exposures (October 2021) (PDF)
Medication Information
- Truvada® (emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate)
- Cimduo (tenofovir + lamivudine)
- Isentress® (raltegravir)
- Tivicay (dolutegravir)
Access to New Sterile Syringes and Syringe Disposal
- Directory of New York State’s Syringe Exchange Programs
- NYS Safe Sharps Collection Program (2021)
- How to Safely Dispose of Household Sharps (2019) (PDF)
- Cómo desechar de manera segura objetos hogareños punzantes (2016) (PDF)
