Economic evaluations of pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis for HIV

Key take-home messages

• Economic evaluations of health care interventions can inform resource allocation and policy development. However, interpreting and generalizing results can be challenging.
• PrEP can be cost-effective or cost-saving depending on the local context, adherence rates, and program coverage. Interventions that target individuals at high risk of HIV exposure may improve the cost-effectiveness of PrEP.
• Non-occupational PEP may be cost-effective, or even cost-saving, depending on the source or type of HIV exposure.
• Determining the best way to identify high-risk individuals, and the costs associated with these efforts, remain significant gaps in knowledge.

• Population(s)
  • Men who have sex with men
  • Women
  • People who use drugs
  • Heterosexual men
  • General HIV+ population
  • General HIV- population
  • Other
• Prevention
  • Biomedical interventions
• Health Systems
  • Financial arrangements