PrEP · daily HIV prevention, assessed with a men’s-health doctor

Lower your HIV risk with PrEP, once the right checks say it suits you.

PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a daily pill that lowers your risk of getting HIV. Whether it fits your life is a real decision, not a hard sell. Dr Muhammad Taufiq Rashid starts with the right checks and an honest look at your situation, so the choice you make is an informed one.

Book an appointment How PrEP works

HIV test before starting Kidney function monitored Full STI screen, same visit

Measured, not assumed The right checks first. Member of the International Society for Sexual Medicine, with over fifteen years in men’s health across Singapore.

How we look after you

Protecting yourself should feel calm and clear, not confusing. We look at your real risk, run the right checks, and you decide what fits. No pressure, no judgement.

Dr Muhammad Taufiq Rashid
Men’s-health physician with more than fifteen years caring for patients across Singapore. Member of the International Society for Sexual Medicine.

What PrEP actually is

A preventive pill, taken daily, that lowers HIV risk.

PrEP is a medicine taken before a possible exposure to HIV, so your body is better prepared to stop the virus from taking hold. Taken as prescribed, it lowers the risk of getting HIV through sex. It is prevention, not a treatment for existing infection, which is why we confirm you are HIV negative first.

PrEP does not protect against other sexually transmitted infections, and it is not a substitute for condoms where those matter to you. Whether it suits you depends on your kidneys, your status, and your real level of risk. That is exactly what the consultation works out.

The checks before PrEP

What we look at first, in plain words.

HIV status: A rapid HIV test confirms you are HIV negative first. PrEP is prevention, so this is the starting point, not a formality.
Kidney function: A blood test checks your kidneys (creatinine and eGFR), because PrEP is processed through them. We keep monitoring this while you are on it.
Hepatitis B: We check hepatitis B status, so the plan accounts for it if needed.
Full STI screen: Because PrEP does not block other STIs, a full screen is done at the same visit. One set of tests, two purposes.

Honest picture

What PrEP does, and what it doesn’t.

What you might assume	The honest version
PrEP blocks every STI	It lowers HIV risk only. Other STIs need their own screening.
One pill suits everyone	Suitability depends on your kidneys, status and life; we confirm first.
Take it and forget testing	Regular HIV and kidney checks continue while you are on it.
It is a lifelong commitment	You can stop when your situation changes. It is your call.

The visit

What actually happens, step by step.

i

Conversation

We talk through your risk, your life, and whether PrEP makes sense for you.
ii

Checks

Rapid HIV test, kidney function, hepatitis B, and a full STI screen.
iii

Review

We go over your results together and confirm suitability before anything is decided.
iv

Plan, if right for you

If PrEP fits, we set it up with ongoing monitoring. If it does not, we say so.

From Dr Taufiq

HIV, PrEP and STIs, in plain words.

Short clips from Dr Taufiq on HIV prevention, common infections, and what to do if something feels off. Tap to play.

HIV myths, debunked (U=U)

Common STDs in Singaporean men

A bump or sore, what to do

Fees

PrEP and STI screening, side by side.

Most men do both in one visit, since the same checks cover PrEP and a full STI screen. Here is what each involves, priced openly.

PrEP assessment

Daily HIV prevention

Doctor consultation$80.65
Rapid HIV & Syphilis / VDRL$109.00
Blood works (incl. kidney function)$130.80

Plus ongoing HIV and kidney monitoring while on PrEP. If a medicine is considered, that is discussed with you first.

Full STI screening

Same visit, by the way

Doctor consultation$80.65
Rapid HIV & Syphilis / VDRL$109.00
Blood works panel$130.80

Testing only, no consultation? Handling $16.35 and prescription $10.90, plus the tests above. Results explained in plain words.

Fees are inclusive of GST. We confirm what applies to you on the day, so there are no surprises.

Why Dr Taufiq

A doctor who treats prevention like a real decision.

Dr Muhammad Taufiq Rashid has spent over fifteen years in men’s health in Singapore. He built TAF Clinic around a simple idea: looking after yourself should feel calm and clear, never awkward or rushed.

Common questions

Before you reach out.

How well does PrEP lower HIV risk?

Taken as prescribed, PrEP substantially lowers the risk of getting HIV through sex. How much it lowers your personal risk depends on taking it consistently. We talk through the real numbers at your visit, honestly.

Is PrEP for me?

PrEP is worth considering if your HIV risk is real, for example a partner living with HIV, multiple partners, or not always using condoms. Suitability also depends on your kidneys and status. The consultation is where we work that out with you.

How often do I need to test?

While on PrEP, HIV and kidney checks continue at regular intervals (usually every few months). We set the schedule with you so it fits your life.

Does PrEP protect against other STIs?

No. PrEP lowers HIV risk only. That is why we do a full STI screen at the same visit, and keep screening while you are on it.

Can I stop if I want to?

Yes. PrEP is not a lifelong commitment. If your situation changes, we talk about stopping safely and what comes next.

How do I find out the cost?

The Fees section lists the consultation and checks. If a medicine is considered, we discuss that cost with you first, in private.

Book your appointment with Dr Taufiq.

Tell us who you are and what you would like help with. We will get you booked and answer anything first. Discreet and judgement-free.

TAF Clinic · 160 Robinson Road #05-05, SBF Center, S068914, Singapore