How to prevent PCP

May 2008     View PDF     En español

How do I get the medicines to prevent PCP?

The medicines used to prevent PCP disease are available by prescription through a health care provider. Most states also cover these drugs through their AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAP). To check to see if you’re eligible for your state’s ADAP and to find out if these therapies are covered by it, contact your state department of public health, your state Office of AIDS, or your state ADAP. Information is also available through the AIDS Treatment Data Network at 1-800-734-7104, or visit www.atdn.org and click on “Access Project”. People who lack insurance, Medicaid, ADAP coverage and can’t otherwise afford the drugs can sometimes gain access to them through the manufacturers’ Patient Assistance Programs.