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Standard Operating Procedure for Injectable Lenacapavir as Pre-exposure Prophylaxis

19 August 2025

This document, developed by the South to South Learning Network, provides an adaptable standard operating procedure (SOP) to support the development and adoption of national SOPs that align with World Health Organization recommendations and guidance on injectable lenacapavir for PrEP.

Click here for a version of this resource in Word format.

Topic(s): Normative Guidance/Policies, Service Delivery

Product(s): Injectable Prep, Lenacapavir

Format(s): Report

Source(s): South to South Learning Network

Type: Document

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