NZ PEP, Doxy PEP & PrEP | Male Sex Worker Information Network

Off-label prescribing means a doctor prescribes a medication for a use that hasn't been officially approved by a country’s medical regulator, but is supported by scientific evidence or clinical judgment.

The NZ Sexual Health Society released a supporting the use of DoxyPEP in the prevention of STIs

📄 Information to your GP/Doctor: document

Doxy-PEP Fact Sheet

New Zealand Sexual Health Society (NZSHS)

Doxy-PEP interim prescribing guidelines for Aotearoa, New Zealand

NZSHS doxy-PEP statement for Aotearoa New Zealand

New Zealand Sexual Health Society (NZSHS)

Prescribing doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (DoxyPEP) in Aotearoa New Zealand

New Zealand Sexual Health Society (NZSHS)

Please note: All of the above information cab found at https://www.nzshs.org/guidelines/

For more on your rights when accessing healthcare in New Zealand, see the

Health and Disability Commissioner’s Code of Rights here.

🆘 Trouble Getting

Doxy-PEP?

🆘 Trouble Getting PrEP?

What You Can Do:

👉 Stay calm, ask:

“I’m trying to access PrEP. Are you familiar with the NZ guidelines?”

If they’re unsure, offer the documents below.

Show them this information:

These are doctor-friendly and explain the meds clearly:

👉 PrEP and PEP Guidelines for Aotearoa New Zealand

New Zealand Sexual Health Society (NZSHS)

👉 Prescribing HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) In Aotearoa New Zealand

New Zealand Sexual Health Society (NZSHS)

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Still no luck? Try another clinic.

It’s okay to walk away and find a doctor who understands.

💬 Reminder:

You deserve non-judgmental, professional care. If it feels off — move on. There are others who will listen.🧑‍⚕️ Ask to speak to someone who does know about PEP – like:

👉 The on-call infectious diseases doctor

👉 Staff who give PEP to healthcare workers after a needle-stick injury

For more on your rights when accessing healthcare in New Zealand, see the

Health and Disability Commissioner’s Code of Rights here.

🇳🇿 Aotearoa

New Zealand

⚠️ PrEP, Doxy PEP and PEP require a prescription from a licensed healthcare provider

🌐👨‍⚕️ Online Options

North Island

Te Ika-a-Māui

🔎 Drug Finder

🗻 South Island

Te Waipounamu

Te Tau Ihu o Te Waka-a-Māui

🌅 Tasman District/Golden Bay

Dunedin, Queenstown and Wānaka

🐑 Southland Region

Murihiku

Gore and Invercargill

🌊 Northland Region

Te Tai Tokerau

💊 PEP

🚨 Take within 72 hours of risk 🚨

Helpful Links:

🌊 Northland Region

Te Tai Tokerau

💊 Doxy- PEP

🚨 Take within 72 hours of risk 🚨

Helpful Links:

Sexual Health Clinics:

Whangārei

🌊 Northland Region

Te Tai Tokerau

Whangārei

💊 PReP

(Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)

🌆 Auckland Region

Tāmaki Makaurau

🏙️ Auckland City

🏙️ Auckland City

Tāmaki Makaurau

Closest Hospital/Urgent care:

💊 PEP

🚨 Take within 72 hours of risk 🚨

Helpful Links:

🏙️ Auckland City

Tāmaki Makaurau

Closest Hospital/Urgent care:

💊 Doxy- PEP

🚨 Take within 72 hours of risk 🚨

Helpful Links:

🏙️ Auckland City

Tāmaki Makaurau

💊 PReP

(Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)

🏡 Auckland Central Suburbs

Tāmaki Makaurau

💊 PEP

🚨 Take within 72 hours of risk 🚨

Helpful Links:

Closest Hospital/Urgent Care:

Ōpoutūkeha| Grey Lynn

Meadowbank

Waerenga| Mission Bay

Maungawhau| Mount Eden

Te Tātua-a-Riukiuta| Three Kings

🏡 Auckland Central Suburbs

Tāmaki Makaurau

💊 Doxy- PEP

🚨 Take within 72 hours of risk 🚨

Helpful Links:

Ōpoutūkeha| Grey Lynn

Meadowbank

Waerenga| Mission Bay

Maungawhau| Mount Eden

Te Tātua-a-Riukiuta| Three Kings

Closest Hospital/Urgent Care:

🏡 Auckland Central Suburbs

Tāmaki Makaurau

💊 PReP

(Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)

Find PReP Clinics in:

Ōpoutūkeha|Grey Lynn

Meadowbank