Cost of PEP in Nigeria:
what you should expect to pay.
A full 28-day course runs ₦30,000–₦45,000 at most private sources. Here’s the full breakdown, and why the price shouldn’t delay you.
Medically reviewed by Jude Ozioko, Pharmacist (PCN 024035) • Last reviewed October 2026
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If you’ve just had a potential HIV exposure, the cost of PEP is a fair thing to want to know. But here’s the most important thing to say first: don’t let the price be what decides whether you start treatment, or when. PEP works within a 72-hour window. Every hour matters more than every naira.
That said, here’s what PEP actually costs in Nigeria today.
What a full 28-day PEP course costs by source.
Free through government clinics, if they have it.
Major teaching hospitals and some government HIV clinics provide PEP free or at subsidised rates, especially for occupational exposures (like needlestick injuries in health facilities) and for survivors of sexual assault. The challenge is that stock-outs are common, and the process can take several hours. If you are already a few hours into your 72-hour window, time spent in a queue is time you can’t recover.
Private pharmacies and platforms like Zivoko move faster. The trade-off is cost, but the medication is the same. What you’re paying for is reliability and speed.
Is PEP worth the price? Yes. By a considerable margin.
₦36,500 is real money. But compare it to the lifetime cost, financial, emotional, and physical, of managing HIV. Lifelong ART treatment, monitoring, the impact on your health and relationships. PEP, taken correctly in the 72-hour window, has a high chance of preventing all of that. It’s not a difficult trade-off when you put it in those terms.
If cost is a genuine barrier right now, message our team. We’ll work with you on options.
Common questions about PEP cost in Nigeria.
QHow much does PEP cost in Nigeria?
A full 28-day PEP course typically costs ₦30,000–₦45,000 at private pharmacies and clinics. Government hospitals offer it free or subsidised at HIV clinics, but availability is inconsistent. Zivoko’s current price is ₦36,500.
QShould I delay getting PEP to find a cheaper price?
No. PEP must be started within 72 hours of exposure, and effectiveness declines with every hour of delay. Getting PEP quickly matters far more than finding the cheapest option. Start treatment first, then address cost questions.
QIs PEP free in Nigeria?
PEP is available free or at a subsidised cost at some government hospitals and HIV clinics, particularly for occupational exposures and sexual assault cases. However, stock-outs are common and the process can take hours. Private sources are faster but cost more.
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