Midway Specialty Care Center · Miami, FL
Use PrEP for HIV Prevention with Long-Acting Options Available
Stay protected with a quick injection every 2 or 6 months, or a daily pill if you prefer. Same-day appointments available.
Pick the PrEP That Fits Your Life
Every option is highly effective at preventing HIV when used as prescribed. Your provider will help you choose.
Long-Acting Injectable PrEP
Get your injection at our clinic and skip the daily pill. There's nothing to remember each day and no pill bottles at home.
Every 6 Months
Yeztugo
Lenacapavir, given as injections under the skin twice a year.
Every 2 Months
Apretude
Cabotegravir, given as an injection in the muscle every 2 months.
Daily PrEP Pills
One pill a day, every day. A good fit if you're comfortable with a daily routine.
Options
- Truvada
- Descovy
PrEP vs PEP
PrEP protects you before an exposure. PEP is emergency medication that must start within 72 hours after a possible exposure. Need PEP now? Call (305) 740-6071 or learn about nPEP.
PrEP Basics
What is PrEP for HIV?
PrEP, short for pre-exposure prophylaxis, is medicine that people who don't have HIV take to prevent getting it. It stops HIV from taking hold in your body if you're exposed through sex or shared needles.
PrEP only protects against HIV. It doesn't prevent other STIs, so regular testing and condoms still matter.
99%
How Effective is Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis?
Taken as prescribed, PrEP lowers the risk of getting HIV from sex by about 99%. For people who inject drugs, it lowers the risk by at least 74%. Missed pills or late injections make it less effective.
7–21 days
How Fast Does PrEP Work?
Daily pills reach full protection after about 7 days for receptive anal sex and about 21 days for receptive vaginal sex or injection drug use. Your provider will tell you when an injectable option protects you and whether to use condoms until then.
Your Visit
What to Expect
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Book Your Visit
Schedule online or by phone. If you're already on PrEP, bring your latest lab results or prescription.
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Talk Privately
Your provider will ask about your health and routine to recommend the right option. Everything you share is HIPAA-protected.
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Baseline Lab Work
An HIV test is required before starting PrEP. We'll also check for STIs, hepatitis B, and kidney function as needed.
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Start & Stay Protected
Get your first injection or prescription, then return every 2 to 6 months, depending on your option, for HIV testing and your next dose or refill.
Cost & Insurance
Your cost depends on your insurance and the PrEP option you choose, and financial assistance may be available. Call (305) 740-6071 to check your coverage.
Is PrEP Right for You?
Who Should Consider PrEP
PrEP is for anyone who is HIV-negative and could be exposed to HIV.
Partners with Unknown Status
You have sex with one or more partners whose HIV status you don't know for sure.
A Partner Living with HIV
PrEP adds protection while your partner works toward an undetectable viral load.
A Recent STI
A bacterial STI in the last 6 months is a sign that PrEP could help protect you.
You've Needed PEP
If you've taken emergency PEP more than once, PrEP gives you ongoing protection.
Already on PrEP? We can take over your care or help you switch from daily pills to injections.
Common PrEP Questions
Answers to what patients ask us most before starting PrEP.
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Side Effects
Most people have no side effects or mild ones that fade within a few weeks. Daily pills can cause nausea, headache, diarrhea, or tiredness at first. Injections can cause soreness, swelling, or a small bump where the shot was given. Regular lab work lets your provider check your kidneys and overall health.
People Living with HIV
PrEP is only for people who don't have HIV. It isn't a treatment, and taking it with undiagnosed HIV can make the virus resistant to medication. That's why we test before you start and at every follow-up.
If you're living with HIV, explore HIV care →PrEP for Women
Truvada, Apretude, and Yeztugo are approved for women. Descovy is not approved for people who have receptive vaginal sex. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to conceive, talk with your provider about which option is right for you.
Can I Take PrEP With Other Medications?
Yes, PrEP works with most medications, including birth control and gender-affirming hormones. A few drugs, such as certain seizure and tuberculosis medications or St. John's wort, can interact with it. Tell your provider everything you take, including supplements.
More Ways to Protect Your Health
PrEP prevents HIV. These services help with other STIs.
DoxyPEP
A single dose of the antibiotic doxycycline, taken within 72 hours after sex, can lower your chance of getting syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea.
STI Testing
Free rapid HIV testing and confidential testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and more.
Clinic Location & Hours
Midway Specialty Care Center · Miami - South
6141 Sunset Dr., Suite 503
Miami, FL 33143
Hours of Operation
Open Now · Closes 5:00 PM- Monday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Clinic Fax (305) 740-9623
Board-Certified Infectious Disease Specialists
“The doctor spent an enormous amount of time going over my records and truly explaining to us what was happening, unlike any other doctor.”
Ready to Start PrEP?
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