“…To date, available data on PrEP use in real-life were restricted to specific subgroups in France. 23 , 32 , 34 Several representative studies on PrEP use and users characteristics were conducted in other countries 35 , 36 , 37 , 38 , 39 , 40 but did not cover the period of the COVID-19 pandemic which had a significant impact on access to prevention services, including PrEP. 11 , 12 , 13 Large scale, real-life studies assessing PrEP number of users and patterns of use, such the one presented here, are essential to guide health authorities in promoting the use of PrEP.…”