If you’d like to read Canada’s medical guidelines on prescribing PrEP & PEP, you can do so here.

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.

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:

• HIV risk assessment: By confidentially discussing your sexual history & health with our LGBTQ2S+ inclusive clinicians, we can determine if PrEP is a fit for your sexual health needs.
• Lab Testing: In order to be approved to start PrEP, testing will need to be performed to confirm you're HIV negative and that your kidneys can healthily tolerate the medication (it's not an issue for the vast majority of people).

No, you cannot receive PrEP over the counter. You need a prescription first.

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.

No, there is no current evidence that taking PrEP benefits Covid immunity or recovery. 

There is also no evidence of interaction between PrEP and any Covid vaccines approved in Canada. There is no reason that being on PrEP should stop you from getting vaccinated, or that being vaccinated should stop you from being on PrEP. 

In fact, we encourage you to get the vaccine to protect yourself and everyone around you.

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.