Three medications are approved for PrEP. Two of the medications, Descovy and Truvada, are pills that are taken daily. The third, Apretude, is a medicine given by injection every two months after two initial monthly shots.

When choosing a medication, think about your lifestyle and what would work best for you. For some people, taking a pill every day can be hard. But, if you don’t think you could make it into your Community Health Center every other month to get an injection, an oral pill might be the best option.