⚠️ PrEP ACCESS CONTEXT: BCN Checkpoint is the single most important fast-track into Barcelona's public PrEP program. Given the current national PrEP access crisis — with waitlists exceeding 12 months in some regions — going through BCN Checkpoint is often the fastest way to get enrolled. Book an appointment as soon as possible. Slots fill up quickly. If you cannot get a slot, see > The Online Ordering Gray Area for interim options while you wait.

Current Location: Carrer del Comte Borrell, 164 (Eixample, Barcelona). Vibe: It looks like a spaceship or an Apple Store.

Update (2026): A new 1,700 m² facility is under construction at the intersection of Carrer Sepúlveda and Carrer del Comte d'Urgell, expected to open mid-2026. Check their website for the latest address before visiting.

What is it?

BCN Checkpoint is arguably the most influential community sexual health center in Europe. They participate in major international studies (they were a key site in the Gilead DISCOVER trial comparing Descovy vs. Truvada for PrEP). They push the boundaries of what is possible.

Why go there?

  1. Speed: Results in 90 minutes (Express).
  2. Access: They can enroll you in the Catalan public PrEP program if you are eligible. (Your data enters the national SIPrEP monitoring registry automatically.)
  3. Language: They speak everything. English, French, Spanish, Catalan, Portuguese, Italian.
  4. No Shame: You can tell them exactly what you did (Chemsex, Fisting, Groups). They have heard it all. They have a specialized "Chemsex Support" unit.

The Process

  1. Book Online: Appointments disappear fast. Due to the PrEP access crisis, demand for BCN Checkpoint is higher than ever. Check their booking system frequently — new slots often appear at the start of the week.
  2. The Visit: You check in. You get tested.
  3. The Result: If positive, they have a direct line to the hospital (Hospital Clínic) to start treatment immediately.

DoxyPEP

BCN Checkpoint is one of the few places in Europe that openly discusses DoxyPEP. They often run studies. Ask them about it.

Summary

If you live in Barcelona, this is your medical home.

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