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Some people can't take standard PrEP because they have kidney problems. There is another type of PrEP that can be used instead. However it's not available on the NHS. ‘56 Dean Street’ is fundraising to support people who cannot afford to buy it.
PrEP stands for pre-exposure prophylaxis. It’s a pill that you can take to protect you from HIV. It is extremely effective when taken properly. The NHS offers a version of PrEP that contains the drugs Tenofovir Disoproxil and Emtricitabine FTC. People with certain medical conditions cannot take this medicine.
There is an alternative form of PrEP they can use to protect themselves from HIV. However it is not available through the NHS. Many people cannot afford to buy it privately. ‘56 Dean Street’ is raising money to support people who cannot afford to buy it.
A donation of £15 will give someone a month's protection from HIV.