Last Updated: October 31, 2026
Quick Summary
Telehealth prep consultations in south in Florida let you meet a licensed provider by video, complete your labs at a local clinic, and receive a PrEP prescription without a long wait. RapidTesting Miami helps patients in Miami-Dade and Broward find these visits, including walk-in and same-day options in Brickell (33131), Little Havana (33125), Kendall (33193) and Miramar (33029).
- A video visit covers your health history, lab orders, medication choice and prescription, but not the lab draw itself.
- PrEP cannot be started safely without a recent negative HIV test, so plan a clinic lab stop.
- The daily pill needs follow-up about every three months with an HIV test and STI screen.
- Cabotegravir injections come as two starter doses one month apart, then every two months.
- Book your next visit before you leave the clinic to stay on schedule and protected.
Table of Contents
- What a Telehealth PrEP Consultation Covers in Miami-Dade and Broward
- Step 1: Check Your Telehealth Eligibility and Pick a Clinic
- Step 2: Book Your Online PrEP Consultation
- Step 3: Get Your PrEP Lab Testing Done Locally
- Step 4: Choose Between Oral PrEP vs Injectable PrEP
- Step 5: Keep Your PrEP Follow-Up Appointments on Schedule
- Step 6: Know What Telehealth Cannot Do for You
- Step 7: Match With a Partner Clinic Near Your Zip Code
- Frequently Asked Questions
What a Telehealth PrEP Consultation Covers in Miami-Dade and Broward
Telehealth prep consultations in south in Florida let you meet a licensed provider by video, do your labs at a local clinic, and get a PrEP prescription without a long wait.
Quick answer: A telehealth PrEP visit covers your HIV test review, baseline labs, medication choice, and prescription. It does not replace the lab draw or the follow-up testing.
PrEP, or pre-exposure prophylaxis, is a medicine taken to lower the chance of getting HIV through sex or drug use. Florida telehealth rules require providers to stay within their scope of practice and follow the same professional standard as in-person care, per Florida Statutes Section 456.47.
- Video visit: health history, HIV risk review, medication questions
- Lab orders: HIV test, kidney function, hepatitis B, STI screen
- Prescription: sent to your pharmacy or a partner pharmacy
Talk with a clinician about your own situation. This is health information, not medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.
Step 1: Check Your Telehealth Eligibility and Pick a Clinic
Most adults can start with a video visit. You need a private spot with reliable internet and a phone or computer, plus a clinic nearby for the lab draw, because PrEP cannot be started safely without a recent negative HIV test.
Many partner clinics run the telehealth visit first, followed by a lab stop at any office. Use the Find a clinic tool at https://www.rapidtestingmiami.com to enter your zip code and get matched to a partner clinic near you.
- A quiet, private room for the call
- Your insurance card, if you have one
- A list of any medicines you take
Step 2: Book Your Online PrEP Consultation
Booking a PrEP consultation can be quick. How to book PrEP appointments online in Miami walks you through the steps. Check each clinic page for current hours and availability.
Have your pharmacy name ready so the provider can send the prescription without delay.
- Choose a video visit, not an in-person exam
- Pick a time you can keep, with no interruptions
- Confirm your phone number for the link
Step 3: Get Your PrEP Lab Testing Done Locally
PrEP lab testing is the step that turns a visit into a real prescription. The provider orders the tests, and you complete the blood draw and urine or swab sample at a clinic near you.
Timing matters. HIV window periods mean a test too early can miss a recent exposure. A rapid negative is confirmed with a lab test before PrEP starts. A common baseline panel includes:
- HIV test: Why It Is Ordered: Required before starting PrEP
- Kidney function: Why It Is Ordered: Checks how the body clears the pill
- Hepatitis B: Why It Is Ordered: Screens for infection and immunity
- STI screen: Why It Is Ordered: Checks for syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea
Step 4: Choose Between Oral PrEP vs Injectable PrEP
Oral PrEP vs injectable PrEP is not a popularity contest. It comes down to your routine, your health history and what your clinician finds on your baseline labs.
Quick answer: There are two PrEP options. A daily pill (generic emtricitabine/tenofovir or a brand version) or a long-acting injection (cabotegravir every two months after two starter doses one month apart, or lenacapavir every six months after a lead-in). Both need a negative HIV test within 7 days and baseline labs first.
- How often: Daily pill: One tablet daily; Long-acting injection: Starter doses, then every 2 months (cabotegravir) or every 6 months (lenacapavir)
- Where you get it: Daily pill: Pharmacy refill, mail order possible; Long-acting injection: In person at a clinic
- Baseline labs: Daily pill: HIV test, kidney function, hepatitis B, STI screen; Long-acting injection: Same, plus clinician review of injection suitability
- Follow-up: Daily pill: About every 3 months with HIV test and STI screen; Long-acting injection: On the injection schedule; missing by more than about a month can mean restarting
- Good fit if: Daily pill: You can take a pill at the same time each day; Long-acting injection: You would rather not think about a daily dose but can keep appointments
- Ask about: Daily pill: Refill timing and cost help; Long-acting injection: Injection site reactions and scheduling around travel
How the choice is actually made
A provider can walk you through a few questions to help you compare the options. The answers often point toward one choice.
- Can you take a pill every day at roughly the same time? If yes, the pill is simple and flexible.
- Do you travel, work odd hours, or forget daily routines? The injection removes the daily step but adds a clinic visit.
- What do your baseline labs show? Kidney function and hepatitis B status matter for the pill. Your clinician reviews them before prescribing.
- Are you comfortable with in-person visits? The injection is given at a clinic, so you need to get there on schedule.
What each option feels like in real life
- Daily pill: one tablet a day, refills by pharmacy, easy to pause if your clinician advises it. Missing doses lowers protection, so tell your provider if you miss more than a day or two.
- Cabotegravir injection: two starter doses one month apart, then every two months. Missing an injection by more than about a month can mean restarting.
- Switching: some people start on the pill and move to injections later, or the reverse. Ask before changing, not after. (Source: Florida Statutes Section 456.47)
Who should not assume either option
PrEP is not one-size-fits-all. Your clinician will flag concerns if your labs show kidney issues, hepatitis B infection, or symptoms that need an in-person exam first. Pregnancy and breastfeeding are conversations to have with your provider, not assumptions to make from a web page. If you have a reactive rapid HIV test, PrEP is paused until a lab test confirms the result.
Where to get the conversation started
In Miami-Dade, Elite Wellness Club in Downtown Miami (33130) offers oral and injectable PrEP. In Broward, First Class OBGYN in Miramar (33029) prescribes PrEP for women and men. Call 954-507-4494 for that practice directly.
Pro Tip
Book the next visit before you leave the clinic. For the pill, that means a follow-up about every three months. For the injection, it means the next dose on the schedule. The single best way to stay protected is to never let the calendar surprise you.
Talk with a clinician about which option fits your health history. This is health information, not medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.
Step 5: Keep Your PrEP Follow-Up Appointments on Schedule
PrEP follow-up appointments help catch changes early. What to expect during your PrEP follow-up explains each visit. For the pill, that means a visit about every three months with an HIV test and STI screen. For the injection, it means staying on the dosing schedule.
Booking the next visit before you leave is the single best way to stay protected.
- Put the next date in your phone calendar
- Refill the pill before you run out
- Report new symptoms or side effects
Step 6: Know What Telehealth Cannot Do for You
Telehealth is a front door, not the whole house. Knowing where the video visit stops keeps you safe and saves you a wasted appointment.
Quick answer: A video visit cannot draw blood, give an injection, examine a rash or confirm a reactive rapid test. Those steps happen in person at a clinic. If you have symptoms or a possible exposure and need care today, go in person rather than waiting for a video slot.
What telehealth cannot do
- No blood draw or urine sample over video. The baseline labs and the HIV test that PrEP requires must be done at a clinic. The provider orders them during the call; you complete them at a partner office.
- No injection over video. Cabotegravir and lenacapavir are given in person. The visit can be remote, but the injection itself is given in person.
- No physical exam for symptoms. A rash, sore, discharge or fever needs eyes on it. A video visit can start the conversation but cannot replace the exam.
When to skip the video visit and go in person
- Possible exposure in the last 72 hours: What to do: Go in person today; post-exposure care is time-sensitive
- Reactive rapid HIV test: What to do: Get lab confirmation at a clinic before starting PrEP
- Symptoms like rash, sores, discharge or fever: What to do: In-person exam and testing
- Need a PrEP injection today: What to do: Walk in at a partner clinic that gives injections
- Emergency symptoms: What to do: Call 911
The local workaround that makes telehealth work
At our partner clinics, the pattern is simple: video visit first, then a quick lab stop at any office. Walk-ins are accepted, rapid HIV results come back in minutes, and a rapid negative is confirmed by a lab 4th-generation antigen/antibody test before PrEP starts. That confirmation step is why the lab stop is not optional.
- Miami-Dade: Elite Wellness Club in Downtown Miami (33130), MedPlus Medical Center in Allapattah (33142), MJD Wellness in North Miami (33161), Anuvia Medical Center in North Miami (33179) and Miracles of the Heart in Kendall West (33193).
- Broward: First Class OBGYN in Miramar (33029), near Miramar Pkwy and I-75. Call 954-507-4494 for that practice directly.
- No partner nearby yet: if you are in Hialeah, Homestead or Fort Lauderdale, point the Find a clinic tool at your zip code and it will show the nearest partner. Broward readers can start with First Class OBGYN in Miramar.
Window periods are why timing matters
A test done too early can miss a recent exposure. HIV lab tests need roughly 18 to 45 days, syphilis about 3 to 6 weeks, and chlamydia or gonorrhea about 1 to 2 weeks. Your clinician uses these windows to decide when to test and when it is safe to start PrEP. A rapid negative plus a lab confirmation is the standard before a first prescription.
Watch Out
If you have a possible exposure and symptoms, do not wait for a video slot. Go to a partner clinic in person or call 911 for emergencies. Telehealth is for planning and follow-up, not for urgent care.
Talk with a clinician about your own situation. This is health information, not medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.
Step 7: Match With a Partner Clinic Near Your Zip Code
Matching with a partner clinic near your zip code is the fastest route from video visit to prescription. RapidTesting Miami lists partner clinics with hours, address, phone and online booking, and the Find a clinic tool matches you by zip with a private SMS code.
In Broward, First Class OBGYN in Miramar (33029) offers PrEP visits, rapid HIV testing and full STD testing.
- Walk-ins accepted at all partner clinics
- Same-day results, English and Español
- Free or low-cost testing at many partner clinics
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a PrEP prescription through telehealth in South Florida?
Yes. A licensed Florida provider can evaluate you by video and send a PrEP prescription to a pharmacy near you. The one thing telehealth cannot replace is lab work: you still need a negative HIV test within 7 days of starting, plus baseline labs such as kidney function, hepatitis B and an STI screen. Many partner clinics run the visit by telehealth first and then a quick lab stop at any office.
Do I need lab work before starting PrEP?
Yes, and it is not optional. Before a first prescription, clinics check HIV status, kidney function, hepatitis B and screen for other STIs; a pregnancy test is added where relevant. A rapid negative is confirmed with a lab 4th-generation antigen/antibody test. If you have had recent exposure, tell the provider, because window periods matter: about 18-45 days for HIV lab tests, 3-6 weeks for syphilis and 1-2 weeks for chlamydia and gonorrhea.
How often do I need follow-up visits for PrEP?
For the daily pill, follow-up is every 3 months with an HIV test and an STI screen. For injectable PrEP, you follow the injection schedule: cabotegravir every 2 months after two starter doses one month apart, or lenacapavir every 6 months after a lead-in. Missing an injection by more than about a month can mean restarting. Booking your next visit before you leave the clinic is the simplest way to stay protected.
Can I get injectable PrEP through telehealth?
You can start the conversation online, but the injection itself has to be given in person by a clinician. A telehealth visit is a good place to compare oral PrEP vs injectable PrEP and decide which fits your routine. Injectable options include cabotegravir every 2 months after starter doses and lenacapavir every 6 months after a lead-in. Ask the provider which option your insurance covers and where the shot can be scheduled.
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