Dallas PrEP & HIV Prevention

What PrEP is and how well it works

HIV.govdescribes pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, as a safe, effective prescription medicine that can reduce the risk of getting HIV by as much as 99% when taken as prescribed. Among people who inject drugs, HIV.gov states PrEP reduces risk by at least 74% when taken as prescribed. It is described as much less effective when it is not taken consistently.

HIV.gov notes PrEP may benefit people who test negative for HIV and have certain risk factors, such as a sex partner with HIV or unknown status, inconsistent condom use, or injection drug use with shared equipment. It also states that a person may choose to take PrEP even if none of those specific behaviors apply to them.

PEP: emergency prevention after a possible exposure

HIV.govdefines post-exposure prophylaxis, or PEP, as a 28-day course of daily oral HIV medicines taken soon after a possible exposure. To be effective, PEP must be started within 72 hours of exposure, and ideally within 24 hours. HIV.gov describes PEP as an emergency measure only, not a substitute for ongoing prevention such as PrEP.

Where Dallas providers describe offering PrEP

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF)

AHFdescribes PrEP as available as a daily oral pill or a long-acting injectable, and states it is 99% effective at preventing HIV through sex when taken as prescribed. It describes its Wellness and Healthcare Centers, including a Dallas location, as guiding patients through consultation, lab testing, prescription, and pharmacy fulfillment, with financial assistance for those who need it.

Prism Health North Texas

Prism Health North Texas lists HIV prevention programs that include HIV testing, PrEP, evidence-based prevention education and outreach, and large-scale condom distribution among its services.

Resource Center

Resource Center similarly lists HIV prevention programs on its own site, describing HIV testing, PrEP, evidence-based prevention education and outreach, peer-led social activities, and condom distribution among the services it provides.

Each organization's own site is the most current source for eligibility, cost, and how to start. Confirm hours, fees, and enrollment steps directly with the provider before relying on what is summarized here.

If you need testing first

PrEP is prescribed to people who test negative for HIV, so testing typically comes first. SeeFree HIV Testing in Dallas for verified no-cost options, or HIV Testing Resources: A Decision Guide for a broader look at how to choose where to test.