PEP Access Nigeria • Nationwide, Fast, Discreet
Where to Get PEP in Nigeria
Had sex without a condom, a condom that broke, a shared needle, or a needlestick injury anywhere in Nigeria? PEP can stop HIV from taking hold, but only if you start within 72 hours. This page shows you where to get it fast, without losing hours to referrals and queues.
Every order is reviewed by our clinical team before it’s sent.
Why Time Comes First
Why Speed Matters With PEP
PEP is a short course of HIV prevention medicine you take for 28 days after a possible exposure. It works by stopping the virus before it can take hold in the body.
Here’s the catch. PEP only works if it’s started within 72 hours of exposure, and every hour inside that window counts. Waiting too long, bouncing between facilities, or simply not knowing where to go can push someone past the point where it still helps. That’s why fast, direct access matters more than a perfect process. If you’re not sure whether your situation calls for PEP, you can run our eligibility checker in under two minutes.
The Real Problem
Why People Lose Time, and How We Fix It
Across Nigeria, people lose the hours that matter most for reasons that have nothing to do with the medicine itself. The usual ones look like this.
- →Being referred from one hospital to another before anyone can help.
- →Long queues in busy public facilities while the clock runs down.
- →PEP being out of stock at the place you finally reach.
- →Fear of judgement, or worry that there’s no privacy.
- →Confusion about whether a test or a prescription is needed first.
PEP Access exists to take these delays out of the way. We assess your eligibility quickly, guide you without unnecessary questioning, and get the medicine to you without the long hospital wait, all handled with care for your privacy. The goal is simple: start PEP on time.
How It Works
How PEP Access Works, Anywhere in Nigeria
You don’t have to message anyone first if you’d rather not. PEP and our rapid HIV test kit are listed right on the website, so you can order online in a couple of minutes. Prefer to talk it through? You can chat to order instead. Either way, our clinical team confirms your eligibility before anything is sent out.
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1Order online, or chat to order Order PEP directly on the product page, where it’s listed and ready, or send a message to +234 701 439 4194 if you’d rather order by chat. Not sure PEP is right for you yet? Start by running our eligibility checker.
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2We confirm you’re eligible However you order, our clinical team checks that PEP fits your situation before dispatch. It’s quick, it keeps you safe, and it’s free of any judgement.
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3Confirm you’re HIV-negative with a rapid test You can add our rapid HIV test kit to your order. Since PEP is only for people who are HIV-negative, the kit lets you check your status in minutes right before you start. The 72-hour clock still comes first, so you test fast and alongside, never waiting on it.
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4PEP reaches you, discreetly We coordinate delivery or pickup wherever you are, packaged plainly with nothing on the outside to give away what’s inside. You start your 28-day course on time, with our team on hand for the rest of it.
Nationwide Coverage
We Cover All 36 States and the FCT
PEP Access isn’t limited to a few big cities. Access is built to reach you wherever you are, across every state and the Federal Capital Territory. Here’s how that breaks down by region.
South West
Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo and Ekiti, taking in Lagos, Abeokuta, Ibadan, Osogbo, Akure and Ado-Ekiti.
South East
Enugu, Anambra, Imo, Abia and Ebonyi, including Enugu, Onitsha, Owerri, Aba and Abakaliki.
South South
Rivers, Delta, Edo, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa and Cross River, including Port Harcourt, Warri, Benin City, Uyo, Yenagoa and Calabar.
North Central
The FCT, Kwara, Kogi, Niger, Benue, Nasarawa and Plateau, including Abuja, Ilorin, Lokoja, Minna, Makurdi, Lafia and Jos.
North West
Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, Jigawa, Kebbi, Sokoto and Zamfara, including Kano city, Kaduna, Katsina, Dutse, Birnin Kebbi, Sokoto and Gusau.
North East
Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Taraba, Bauchi and Gombe, including Maiduguri, Damaturu, Yola, Jalingo, Bauchi and Gombe.
If your exact town or local government area isn’t named here, it doesn’t mean access is unavailable. It just means your location is one of many we serve. You confirm availability for your exact address when you make your request, and arrangements are made inside the treatment window.
Who Needs PEP
Who Should Seek PEP Right Away
Consider PEP if any of these happened in the last 72 hours. If you’re unsure whether your exposure counts as high risk, it’s safer to ask than to wait.
Sex Without Protection
Unprotected vaginal or anal sex, or a condom that broke or slipped, when the other person’s HIV status is unknown or positive.
Blood or Fluid Exposure
Contact with blood or body fluids, including sharing needles or syringes, which gives HIV a direct route through the blood.
Needlestick at Work
A healthcare worker pricked by a needle used on a patient living with HIV, or one whose HIV status is unknown, should be assessed urgently for PEP.
After Sexual Assault
Survivors may have been exposed to HIV, and PEP should be part of emergency care. You deserve protection and support.
How Well It Works
How Effective Is PEP?
PEP works well when two things are true: you start it quickly, and you finish the whole course. Begun soon after exposure and taken correctly, it can substantially reduce the chance that HIV takes hold, though it isn’t fully protective in every case. It isn’t a guarantee of 100 percent, but it’s one of the most effective emergency tools there is, and the evidence behind it is strong.
Two rules decide how well it protects you. The first is timing. PEP has to begin within 72 hours of exposure, and sooner is better, ideally within hours rather than days, because the virus needs time to establish itself and PEP is racing to get ahead of it. It is not routinely recommended after that window, with exceptions being specialist-directed and uncommon. The second is completion. You take it every day for the full 28 days, since stopping early, even when you feel fine, lets the protection fall away. Our guide to how effective PEP is goes deeper, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention sets out the clinical basis for both.
The Medicine
What Medicines Are Used for PEP?
PEP in Nigeria usually uses a combination of three antiretroviral medicines, taken as a once-daily course for 28 days: tenofovir, lamivudine and dolutegravir. Antiretrovirals are simply medicines that block HIV from copying itself inside the body.
Each plays a part. Tenofovir and lamivudine, often combined in a single tablet, stop the virus from copying its genetic material. Dolutegravir blocks a different step, the point where HIV tries to insert itself into your cells. Working from more than one angle is what makes the combination so effective, and it’s the same well-tolerated, World Health Organization recommended regimen used widely across the country. You can see the exact medication on the product page, and our guide to PEP medications explains how each one works.
What to Expect
Common Side Effects of PEP
Most people take PEP without much trouble at all. When side effects do appear, they tend to be mild and to pass within the first week or so as your body settles. The common ones are nausea, headache, tiredness and some difficulty sleeping.
If you do feel them, they’re rarely a reason to stop. The bigger risk by far is quitting the course early, which is why our clinical team checks in with you along the way. If anything feels severe or just won’t ease off, reach out and we’ll help you manage it rather than lose the protection of the full 28 days. Our guide to PEP side effects covers what to expect day to day.
After the Course
What Happens After You Finish PEP?
Finishing all 28 days is the goal, and follow-up HIV testing is what confirms where you stand afterwards. Testing is usually done a few weeks after you complete the course, then again around three months after the original exposure, because of the HIV window period, the gap before a test can reliably detect HIV. Our guide to HIV testing after PEP sets out the full schedule.
A negative result at the right time is the reassurance you’ve been waiting for. If your risk is ongoing rather than a one-off, this is also the moment to talk about PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), a medicine taken before exposure to keep you protected going forward, which we explain in our guide to PEP versus PrEP. If you’re not sure where you stand, our team can help, and you can start by running the eligibility checker.
Testing
Do You Need a Test Before Starting PEP
Many people believe they have to finish testing before they can start PEP. That belief causes some of the most dangerous delays, so here’s how it works in practice.
If immediate testing isn’t available, PEP should not be delayed. You can start the course and test alongside it, and our rapid HIV test kit usually makes this a non-issue since results come back in minutes. Follow-up testing is then done after you finish the 28-day course. The priority, always, is starting within the 72-hour window.
Privacy
Your Privacy Is Part of the Care
Fear of being seen or judged stops too many people from seeking help in time. We treat privacy as part of safe healthcare, not an optional extra.
- ✓We limit any unnecessary disclosure of your information.
- ✓Every case is handled discreetly, start to finish.
- ✓Your medicine arrives in plain packaging that reveals nothing.
Skip the Search. We Come to You.
You’re within 72 hours of a possible exposure. Don’t lose the window to a long search or an out-of-stock pharmacy. Order in minutes and PEP starts moving toward you.
Common Questions
PEP in Nigeria, Answered
Where can I get PEP quickly in Nigeria?
The fastest route for most people is to order PEP directly and have it delivered, rather than moving between hospitals hoping for stock. PEP Access coordinates access nationwide, confirms your eligibility, and gets the medicine to you discreetly, all built around the 72-hour window. You can order on the product page or chat to order.
Does PEP still work after 72 hours?
Once more than 72 hours have passed, PEP is generally no longer recommended as effective prevention, except in specific clinical circumstances a doctor would assess. There’s still action to take, though. Speak with a healthcare professional about HIV testing and next steps, and if you test negative once the window has passed, PrEP, a medicine taken before exposure to prevent HIV, may be the right ongoing protection.
Do I need an HIV test before starting PEP?
PEP is only for people who are HIV-negative, so a baseline HIV test is required unless you already know your status. We offer a rapid HIV test kit you can use at home in minutes. The 72-hour window comes first, so if testing would hold you up, you start PEP without waiting and test alongside. The rapid kit usually makes that a non-issue.
Is PEP available in all 36 states?
Yes. Access is designed to reach every state and the Federal Capital Territory, from Lagos and Abuja to Maiduguri, Sokoto and everywhere between. If your exact town isn’t named on this page, it doesn’t mean access is unavailable. You confirm availability for your address when you make your request.
Do I need a prescription to get PEP?
You don’t have to arrive with a prescription. Our clinical team assesses your eligibility as part of the order, which is how we make sure PEP is right for your situation before anything is sent. It’s quick, and it keeps you safe.
How much does PEP cost in Nigeria?
It depends on the route. Government hospitals in the national program may offer PEP at little or no cost, though stock isn’t always reliable and waits can be long. With PEP Access, pricing is transparent and covers the full 28-day course plus delivery and clinical support. Remember the real cost includes the hours lost searching, so speed has a value of its own.
Is getting PEP confidential?
Yes. Every conversation is handled with strict confidentiality, and your medicine arrives in plain packaging with nothing on the outside to reveal the contents. We understand the sensitive situations that bring people here, and we treat each one with respect.
What’s the difference between PEP and PrEP?
PEP is taken after a possible exposure, as an emergency course within 72 hours. PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is taken before and around the time of possible exposure, as ongoing protection for people at higher risk. If you keep finding yourself needing PEP, PrEP may be the better long-term fit, and our team can point you the right way.
Don’t Wait. Start Now.
If you’re within 72 hours of a possible HIV exposure anywhere in Nigeria, time is the one thing you can’t get back. Order online in minutes or chat to order, and PEP starts moving toward you.