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Public Health’s New PrEP Clinic Is Open

Mecklenburg County Public Health's (MCPH) PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) clinic located inside the Northwest Public Health Department location is now open, serving clients Wednesdays from 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. by appointment only. This clinic aims to increase access to PrEP services for Mecklenburg residents who are un/underinsured and at risk for acquiring HIV.

How to Access PrEP at MCPH 

• Interested individuals should schedule an STI screening appointment and request a PrEP referral to initiate an appointment at the PrEP clinic. To schedule an STI screening call 704-336-6500.
• MCPH will pay lab costs for uninsured/under-insured patients and will assist those patients with a medication assistance application to receive their PrEP prescription at no cost.
• PrEP clients must return every 3 months for routine labs and screening. Prescriptions will only be issued for 3 months, so it is important to understand the commitment to return to follow up visits.
  
• You can stop PrEP at any time. Just like any other medicine, it's important to communicate any side effects, changes in risk factor or other concerns with your medical provider.