PrEP Clinic in Ottawa, ON
Get PrEP prescribed online & delivered discreetly in Ottawa.
No more awkward doctor visits or hassle. Welcome to Freddie.
PrEP Clinic in Ontario
Get PrEP prescribed online & delivered discreetly in Ontario.
No more awkward doctor visits or hassle. Welcome to Freddie.
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How to get PrEP in Ottawa
With Freddie: 3 steps
With other providers: 10+ steps
Short questionnaire and phone call
Answer a few questions and book a free consult with a Freddie clinician (20-30 minutes)
Complete your lab work
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.
Get your prescription
Your results are reviewed by your Freddie clinician. If HIV PrEP is safe for you, your prescription will be delivered confidentially to your door!
HIV prevention meds shouldn't be a hassle
Freddie makes HIV prevention medication easy by offering online care, financial assistance, and free discreet delivery in Ontario.
Cost and price of PrEP in Ottawa
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
Ontario residents 24 years and younger are fully covered by OHIP+, as long as they are not on a private insurance plan.
If you have a private insurance plan, we'll help you access PrEP for $0 through a combination of your private insurance and Freddie's financial assistance program! We'll verify this during our free consult with you and help you find the best option.
$150
(at most)
The cost of PrEP is typically $250/month, but Freddie will help you lower this through its financial assistance program.
We can also help you apply for the Trillium drug insurance program which can help you lower the cost of PrEP further, and potentially make it free.
Book a free consult with us and we’ll work with you to see if we can get it even lower!
$150
(at most)
The cost of PrEP is typically $250/month, but Freddie will help you lower this through its financial assistance program.
We can also help you apply for the Trillium drug insurance program which can help you lower the cost of PrEP further, and potentially make it free.
Book a free consult with us and we’ll work with you to see if we can get it even lower!
$0
The cost of PrEP is typically $250/month.
Most insurance plans cover 80% of the cost of PrEP, so $200. Freddie will help you lower the remaining co-pay of $50 down to $0 through its financial assistance program.
Book a free consult with us and we'll help you get PrEP for $0!
$150
(at most)
It’s usually $250/month, but Freddie will provide you with financial assistance.
Book a free consult with us and we’ll work with you to see if we can get it even lower!
$0
You are covered by the Ontario Drug Benefit plan (ODB).
We'll verify this during our free consult with you and help you access PrEP for free!
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.
Financial assistance and insurance support with Freddie
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 most private insurance plans cover PrEP, they usually do not cover the full cost. This forces most patients to pay a "co-pay."
PrEP medication costs around $250/month in Ontario, and most insurance plans cover 80% of the cost, although this varies from 50% to 100%.
This range means that most insurances cover $200 of the $250, leaving the patient to pay the additional $50/month out of pocket.
At Freddie, we provide financial assistance to help almost all patients bring their co-pay down to $0.
If you do not have private insurance, you can apply to the Trillium Drug Program.
Trillium is a prescription drug coverage program run by the Ministry of Health that is open to everyone in Ontario with OHIP.
However, even with Trillium, PrEP can be expensive.
Freddie wants to make PrEP affordable to everyone, so we offer a financial assistance program that helps with your Trillium costs.
Depending on your income, PrEP will either be free or low-cost!
Getting coverage for PrEP can take a few months. Freddie helps you get on PrEP right away.
This was created specifically for patients who:
- Just moved to a new province and are waiting for your coverage to kick in
- Just applied for Trillium and are waiting for your application to be processed
- Switched jobs and are waiting for your new benefits to kick in
Other financial assistance programs
Ontario residents 24 years and younger are fully covered by OHIP+, as long as they are not on a private insurance plan.
OHIP+ coverage ends after you reach your 25th birthday.
The Trillium Drug Program offers financial aid for Ontarians to help them pay for their high prescription-drug costs.
You should consider applying if you:
- Reside in Ontario
- Have a valid Ontario health card
- Do not already qualify for the Ontario Drug Benefit program (ex: Ontario Works)
- Do not have an insurance plan that covers 100% of your prescription drug costs
- Spend 4% or more of your post-tax household income on prescription drugs
Beyond the aforementioned provincial assistance programs, there are a few federal programs that offer prescription drug coverage and will cover the price of PrEP:
The Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program: This program provides benefits for First Nations registered under the Indian Act and Inuit who are recognized by an Inuit land claim organization.
The Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP): 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.
The Treatment Benefits Program: This program covers anyone that has a Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) health card.
Ontario Disability Support Program: Provincial aid is offered through Service Ontario for Ontarians with continuous or recurrent impairment or disability under this program. Under ODSP, a benefit member is eligible for drug coverage if income support is being paid on their behalf.
Ontario Works: This program may be an option, as it provides support with health benefits and financial assistance for housing, food, and other living costs.
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.
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Sexual health clinics in Ottawa that offer PrEP [Alternatives to Freddie]
We’re committed to reducing the transmission of HIV, even if it’s not through us!
Below you can filter by city to locate other clinics within Ontario.
We recommend you call ahead before visiting other clinics because:
1. Their availability can change.
2. Some clinics may not be accepting new patients.
3. Some clinics may not accept you without a referral.
179 Clarence St., Ottawa, ON K1N 1B3
613-234-4641
Offers PrEP on a case-by-case basis, depending on your individual risk portfolio.
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179 Clarence St., Ottawa, ON K1N 1B3
613-234-4641
Offers PrEP on a case-by-case basis, depending on your individual risk portfolio.
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It can be hard to talk about your sexual health. At Freddie, our inclusive clinicians “get” LGBTQ2S+ health. No judgement, no hassle.
Free or low cost PrEP
With Freddie's unique financial assistance programs, the vast majority of patients in Ottawa pay $0, including those who currently have insurance co-pays.
We'll work with you to find the lowest cost option.
Quick, discreet delivery
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.
Get the sexual healthcare you deserve
No one should be made to feel uncomfortable about their sexual health.
Our medical staff provides affirming and evidence-driven care, without judgement.
Additional questions you may have
If you’d like to read Canada’s medical guidelines on prescribing PrEP and PEP, you can do so here.
Yes, PrEP is fully covered by OHIP+ as long as you are not currently enrolled in an additional private insurance plan.
This coverage ends when you reach the age of 25.
No, you cannot receive PrEP over the counter. You need a prescription first.
Yes, you’ll need to be issued a prescription by an approved medical professional to obtain PrEP in Ottawa.
Freddie will guide you through the necessary steps to obtain a PrEP prescription through a free consultation with one of our expert clinicians.
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.
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