CDC Announces Release of New Clinical Practice Guidelines for PrEP Use

New guidelines developed by CDC in partnership with other federal health agencies, public health experts, and community leaders update recommendations on the use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for the prevention of HIV infection in adults in the United States. The guidelines recommend that health care providers consider PrEP for people who are at substantial risk for HIV infection. The new guidelines include recommended indications for PrEP use; information on Truvada (emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate), the FDA-approved drug for use as PrEP in combination with safer sex practices; and advice for providers on how to support medication adherence. More information is available: • CDC: Press release • CDC: PrEP webpage • AIDSinfo: Truvada patient fact sheet