PrEP, short for pre-exposure prophylaxis, is a medication, used by HIV-negative individuals who are at high risk of infection, in order to decrease their risk of getting infected with HIV.
Options for accessing PrEP
• Your primary care provider
• Your college or university health services
• KFL&A Public Health PrEP Clinic
• GoFreddie
• Ontario PrEP
How can I pay for PrEP?
PrEP is covered by many drug plans. If you:
- are 24 years of age or younger,
- are 65 years of age or older,
- are on Ontario Works or the Ontario Disability Support Program, or
- have the Trillium Drug Plan.
You can qualify for PrEP through the Ontario Drug Benefit.
If you do not qualify through these methods, or to find out if PrEP is right for you, please visit:
KFL&A Public Health PrEP Clinic
If you’re interested in starting HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) please contact KFL&A Public Health by calling 613-549-1232, ext. 1275 for more information. Referrals from health care providers can be faxed to 613-549-6215.