Canada's first virtual HIV treatment service
Affirming HIV treatment that works for you, not the other way around.
Freddie has 4.9 ★ from 245+ reviews
How it works
It can take 10+ steps to get PrEP in-person. Freddie helps you get it in just 3.
Get StartedComplete screening questionnaire
Answer a few questions to determine if virtual HIV treatment is right for you.
Book your consult
Select a convenient time to meet virtually with your Freddie clinician.
Complete your lab work
Complete bloodwork at a local lab so your clinician can discuss your results with you.
Attend your consult
Speak virtually with your Freddie clinician to discuss your medical history in more detail and your treatment plan.
Get your medication delivered
Your prescription(s) will be mailed to you discreetly and at no cost.
PurposeMed is a Canadian company dedicated to making healthcare more accessible by providing high-quality virtual care.
Freddie is PurposeMed’s first healthcare service, and has grown since 2019 into Canada’s most popular source for HIV prevention.
Freddie patients have great things to say
Meet your expert clinical team
Our team of experts is committed to providing you with judgment-free, high quality care – without costing you a thing.
Husein co-founded Freddie with the mission of making it easier for anyone to get receive HIV prevention and treatment.
Caley is a HIV/STI physician that is passionate about high-quality, evidence-based and patient-centred care, including telemedicine
Richelle is experienced and passionate about providing affirming and inclusive HIV prevention and treatment.
FAQs about HIV treatment
Have even more questions? Find answers in our in-depth guide to HIV treatment.
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the immune system and lowers the body’s natural defence against illness and disease.
HIV is a lifelong condition. It can be managed with effective treatment, but right now there isn't a cure.
There is a risk of HIV being transmitted only when one of the following fluids enters the bloodstream of somebody else. This can be through broken skin (e.g. injecting drugs, cuts or sores) or a mucous membrane (in the rectum, vagina, and penis):
Blood
Anal fluids
Vaginal fluids
Breastmilk / Chestmilk
Semen / Pre-cum
Transmission can occur through: broken skin, penis opening, vagina, rectum, and foreskin.
There is no cost of care to receive HIV treatment through Freddie, and most required medications are covered for those that have public health insurance within their province of residence.
While we strive to serve as many patients as possible, virtual care may not be a good fit for you if:
If you are under 18 years of age
If your CD4 count is less than 200 and not currently on treatment
If you have untreated tuberculosis or active cancer
If you are or have a chance of being pregnant
HIV treatment through Freddie is currently available in the provinces of Ontario and Saskatchewan, but we hope to expand this very soon
No! Freddie’s virtual HIV treatment program is for anyone living with HIV, no matter your gender, sexuality or body type. Our skilled clinicians can provide care for the entire HIV community.
Have even more questions? Find answers in our in-depth guide to HIV treatment.
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