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Written question asked by Baroness Kennedy of Cradley (Non-affiliated) on Friday, 2 December 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 16 December 2022. It was answered by Lord Markham (Conservative) on Wednesday, 14 December 2022 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


HIV/AIDS: Drugs

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what is their latest assessment of the extent of the rollout of PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) in England.

Answer

In 2021, the number of people initiating or continuing HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in England was 61,092 or 69.6% of those identified as requiring the treatment at sexual health services. PrEP has been initiated or continued for residents of all upper tier local authorities where the need has been identified.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3967
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Drugs HIV/AIDS
Link
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