Answer a few questions and book a free consult with a Freddie clinician (20-30 minutes)
Get some basic tests at your nearest lab so we can determine if PrEP is safe for you (it is for the vast majority of people!).
We'll help you figure out your testing site options.
Your results are reviewed by your Freddie clinician. If HIV PrEP is safe for you, your prescription will be delivered confidentially to your door!
Freddie makes HIV prevention medication easy by offering online care, financial assistance, and free discreet delivery.
The cost of PrEP in Ontario depends on your age and insurance coverage.
Luckily, Freddie has financial assistance programs to help patients access free or lower cost PrEP.
For an instant estimate of what PrEP would cost you, please pick the description that best matches your status below.
$0
PrEP in Alberta is $0 through the government’s publicly funded PrEP program.
Freddie will cover pharmacy co-pays and dispensing fees to make sure that $0 doesn't increase.
Book a free consult with us and we'll help you get PrEP for $0!
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First Nations individuals and Inuit may access PrEP at no cost through the federal Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program.
PrEP is covered under NIHB even if a designated PrEP prescriber does not issue the prescription.
Freddie will cover pharmacy co-pays and dispensing fees to make sure that $0 doesn't increase.
Book a free consult with us and we'll help you get PrEP for $0!
$0
The Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) covers certain healthcare benefits (including PrEP) for resettled refugees, refugee claimants, and certain other groups until they become eligible for provincial or territorial health insurance.
Book a free consult with us and we'll help you get PrEP for $0!
$0 - $150
The total cost depends on your existing insurance coverage.
If you have an Alberta health card, PrEP is free.
Usually, without insurance coverage or financial aid, monthly PrEP can cost about $250.
Freddie will provide you with financial aid to help lower this cost.
During our free consultation with you, we’ll help you verify your insurance coverage and find a path in which your PrEP is as close to $0 as possible.
For a more in-depth look, take our one-minute questionnaire now and
book a free consultation with one of our LGBTQ2S+ inclusive clinicians today.
In addition to helping you navigate public and private insurance, Freddie offers financial assistance programs to make PrEP as affordable as possible in three ways:
While PrEP is free in Alberta for those with a valid health card, co-pays and dispensing fees can increase this price.
No one likes surprises in the form of additional costs.
With Freddie's unique financial aid, we make sure that $0 stays where it's supposed to.
Did you just move to Alberta and are waiting for your provincial coverage to kick in?
Getting coverage for PrEP can take a few months. We'll help you get on PrEP for free in the meantime.
Freddie provides three months of free PrEP for those who qualify, so you can be protected right away.
This program provides benefits for First Nations registered under the Indian Act and Inuit who are recognized by an Inuit land claim organization.
You can read more about this program here.
This program covers certain healthcare benefits for resettled refugees, refugee claimants, and certain other groups until they become eligible for provincial or territorial health insurance.
You can read more about this program's eligibility here.
This program covers anyone that has a Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) health card.
You can read more about this program here.
Worried about the cost of PrEP stopping you? Our clinicians are here to help you get PrEP for free or as cost-affordable as possible. Book a free consultation today and we'll answer all of your questions.
Most Freddie patients in Ontario get PrEP for free.
Let us help you make PrEP as affordable as possible.
We’re committed to reducing the transmission of HIV, even if it’s not through us!We recommend you call ahead before visiting other clinics because:
Prefer to start your PrEP journey from the comfort of your home? Try Freddie for free today!
Try Freddie (it's free)It can be hard to talk about your sexual health. At Freddie, our inclusive clinicians “get” LGBTQ2S+ health. No judgement, no hassle.
With Freddie's unique financial assistance programs, the vast majority of patients in Edmonton pay $0, including those who currently have insurance co-pays.
We'll work with you to find the lowest cost option
All delivered prescriptions come in unmarked packages, so you do not need to worry about nosy neighbours or roommates.
Or you can pick-up from a local pharmacy.
No one should be made to feel uncomfortable about their sexual health.
Our medical staff provides affirming and evidence-driven care, without judgement.
Yes, PrEP is covered for those with a valid Alberta health card.
Freddie covers pharmacy co-pays & dispensing fees to make sure that $0 doesn't increase.
If you’d like to read Canada’s medical guidelines on prescribing PrEP and PEP, you can do so here.
No, you cannot receive PrEP over the counter. You need a prescription first.
To access PrEP, you need to obtain a prescription from an approved medical professional.
Freddie will help you determine if you qualify for PrEP by walking you through the following steps:
Yes, PrEP is available in multiple Edmonton pharmacies.
You can have PrEP delivered for free with Freddie or pick it up from a local pharmacy in-person.
PrEP reduces HIV risk by 99% when taken as prescribed, but it does not prevent other STIs.
Condoms, when used consistently and correctly, prevent the transmission of HIV by 98%.
It is recommended to use both PrEP and condoms for maximum protection.
That usually depends on what part of the PrEP journey you’re in.
Just tell your Freddie clinician about any history with PrEP and they’ll guide you through the next steps.