08/10/2026
Q. How long is the window period for starting a course of PEPSE?
A. 72 Hours.
Post-exposure prophylaxis after s*xual exposure to HIV (PEPSE) is a type of medication that can be taken up to 72 hours after exposure to help prevent the contraction of HIV .
PEPSE is available from Whittall Street Clinic during opening hours, or from your nearest A&E department. A PEPSE referral is available from our Birmingham LGBT s*xual health team.
For more information visit, umbrellahealth.co.uk/hiv-and-aids/pepse/
You can find more information about our services on our website, blgbt.org/services/s*xual-health-services/