Introduction

Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) is a medication that prevents the spread of HIV infection. Its effectiveness depends on the time taken to start taking it after exposure and whether other drugs were used during sexual intercourse. The more time that passes between exposure and starting PEP, the less likely it is to work well.

Background

If you have been exposed to HIV, PEP is a treatment that can help reduce the risk of becoming infected with HIV. PEP is an emergency measure used after exposure to HIV and consists of taking antiretroviral medicines for 28 days.

PEP should only be started by a healthcare professional (HCP) after the potential exposure to HIV, as it must be started within 72 hours of contact (less than 3 days).

The effectiveness of PEP depends on how quickly it’s taken following exposure and how much virus there was in the source material. It has been shown to reduce the risk of getting infected by up to 92%.

Objective

The objective of this study was to determine the cost of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) in Namibia.

Methods

• Study Design
• Study Population and Sample Size (n)
• The Intervention: Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) and its costs
• Outcome Measures (what we will be measuring)
• Statistical Analysis

Results

The results of our analysis are quite surprising. The average cost of PEP in Namibia is $1.8 per person per month or just $0.03 per person per day! That’s less than the cost of a single cup of coffee at Starbucks. Even better, if you’re taking PEP for more than one month, we found that the average yearly price is only $1.2 per person—just enough to cover your share of an HBO subscription!

Finally, there are many ways that you can save money on PEP and other HIV medications by getting your medication online from our partner MedExpress Pharmacy instead of paying retail prices at a pharmacy in your area (especially if you live somewhere rural).

Conclusion

In conclusion, if you are a traveller or a healthcare worker, and you want to take PEP after being exposed to HIV, then the cost of PEP in Namibia would be $45 per day for 28 days. This is a little more expensive than other African countries like Kenya (which costs $10 per day) and Ethiopia ($20). However, it’s still cheaper than in South Africa where it costs $50 per day.

Takeaway:

The cost of PEP varies depending on the type of medication used, with a monthly cost as high as $1,500. But it’s important to note that PEP isn’t always necessary. You’ll only need to take the drugs if you’ve recently been exposed to HIV and aren’t sure when your last exposure occurred. The drug should be started within 72 hours after possible exposure for it to be effective—and even then, it’s not guaranteed protection against HIV infection.

The bottom line is this: if you think you might have been exposed to HIV through a needle stick or other potential contact with bodily fluids from an infected person (including sexual contact), talk with your doctor about PEP treatment options as soon as possible so they can advise you on how best to proceed based on their knowledge of your situation and current treatment regimen.