90% of Freddie's patients get PrEP for free!
First thing to note is that there are 3 types of PrEP available in Canada: Name-brand Truvada, Generic Truvada, and Descovy. Coverage can vary per province and will also vary depending on the type of PrEP prescribed.
Curious about the difference between Truvada & Descovy? Take a peek at this article
We've listed some basics of provincial & private coverage and how Freddie's financial assistance program can help you based on your province below:
Alberta, Manitoba & Saskatchewan
Provinces not served by Freddie
First Nations & Inuit Health Authority - NIHB (Non-Insured Health Benefits)
To be eligible to receive Truvada at no cost, you must be a resident of Canada and any of the following:
- a resident of Canada
- a First Nations person who is registered under the Indian Act (commonly referred to as a status Indian)
- an Inuk recognized by an Inuit land claim organization
- a child less than 18 months old whose parent is a registered First Nations person or a recognized Inuk
Alberta, Manitoba & Saskatchewan
Type of Coverage |
Truvada Cost |
Provincial Coverage |
Free |
No Provincial Coverage |
$250 - $100/month (Freddie’s Financial Assistance) = $156.00 |
If you are enrolled under the province Medical Services Plan, you can get PrEP for free by physically visiting a doctor or clinic within the The BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS network.
If you have private insurance, about 85% of patients can get Descovy, a form of PrEP with fewer reported side effects, online with Freddie.
Type of Coverage |
Truvada Cost |
OHIP: 24 years old and younger |
Free |
OHIP: 25 years+ with, no private insurance |
$250 - $100/month (Freddie’s Financial Assistance) = $156.00 |
Private insurance |
Freddie contributes $100/month towards leftover deductible costs. |
Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program & Ontario Drug Benefit Plan |
Free |
Trillium Drug Program
The Trillium Drug Program (TDP) is a government-run program that assists Ontarians 25-64 years old with high-cost, recurring prescriptions.
Your annual deductible is determined by your household’s annual income and is split up into four quarterly payments. We offer $300/quarter towards your deductible if you receive PrEP through our partner pharmacy. Depending on the amount of your quarterly deductible, your PrEP will either be free or offered at a lower cost.
Please find the application here.
Provinces Not Serviced By Freddie
If you are in a province not serviced by Freddie, you can gain access to free PrEP through your provincial healthcare plan.
Visit this article for more information: Can I get PrEP if I don’t live in the provinces serviced by Freddie?