Take doxy-PEP and protect yourself against STIs
Doxy-PEP means taking the antibiotic doxycycline after sex to prevent getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI). It is like a morning-after pill but for STIs. Call City Clinic for help: 628-217-6692.Eligibility
- We can prescribe doxy-PEP to people with many kinds of insurance, or no insurance.
- If you have Kaiser or Veterans Administration (VA) insurance, we cannot prescribe you doxy-PEP. You must get it through them.
Cost
- Doxy-PEP medication (doxycycline) is low cost.
- Insurance usually covers doxycycline.
- If you have no insurance and meet income requirements, you may receive doxy-PEP medication for free.
How doxy-PEP works
- Doxy-PEP is highly effective at preventing syphilis and chlamydia. It may prevent gonorrhea, but not as well.
- Talk with a provider about whether doxy-PEP is right for you.
Call us to get started or learn more: 628-217-6692
Resources
Read more about doxy-PEP (PDF)
"About Doxy-PEP" printable handout
Read more about how to take doxy-PEP (PDF)
"Doxy-PEP dosing instructions" printable handout
Get PrEP to protect yourself from HIV
PrEP is medication that prevents HIV when taken before sex or sharing needles
More ways to get doxy-PEP
Kaiser Permanente patientsIf you have Kaiser insurance, we cannot prescribe you doxy-PEP. You must get it through them.
Kaiser SF: 415-833-7737
Kaiser East Bay: 510-752-6848
About
San Francisco City Clinic is a trusted source for sexual health services and information, known for our experienced professionals and our commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality care for over 100 years.
Our mission is to improve our community’s sexual health by preventing, diagnosing, and treating sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV, and preventing unintended pregnancy.
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Contact information
Address
San Francisco, CA 94102
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
8:00 am to 3:30 pm
Tuesday
1:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Thursday
8:00 am to 11:00 am
1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
See the clinic's general hours.
We are closed weekends and holidays.
Phone
General information
sfccpatientservices@sfdph.org