Your first 3 months of PrEP are free with Freddie

After 3 months, 90% of Freddie patients still pay $0 for PrEP.

Available to new patients who are prescribed PrEP by a Freddie clinician. Prescription required. If the patient has existing coverage, it will be used first, and Freddie will cover any remaining cost. Not available to previous Freddie patients.

Free clinician consultation

Easy prescription renewals

Free, fast and discreet delivery

Trusted by over 40,000 patients

Who can get free PrEP with Freddie?

First 3 months — all new patients

All new Freddie patients get PrEP free for their first 3 months, even without any healthcare coverage, as long as they're in a province Freddie serves.^*

After 3 months — most patients

90% of Freddie patients get PrEP free after 3 months, depending on their healthcare coverage. We’ll help you find the best coverage options for you.

What happens after my 3 free months of PrEP?

The Freddie team will work with you to find the best way to maximize your coverage long-term, ideally getting you PrEP for free. 90% of patients don't pay for PrEP, even after their free 3 months.
We speak directly with insurance providers to explore every option for covering your PrEP.
We can also help you find and apply for financial assistance programs that can greatly reduce prescription costs.
Freddie has helped over 40,000 people access PrEP, and we're experts at finding the best option for everyone.

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^*Freddie is available in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Saskatchewan.
Due to provincial regulations, Freddie only serves patients in British Columbia with private insurance.

Florida Blue

Cigna Healthcare

BlueCross BlueShield

Tricare

Aetna

United Healthcare

Anthem

100+ major providers accepted

Cigna Healthcare

United Healthcare

BlueCross BlueShield

Florida Blue

Tricare

Aetna

100+ major providers accepted

Anthem

100+ major providers accepted

How to get free PrEP

Free lab tests

We'll handle all the paperwork and find a lab near you to do some free routine tests. At-home labs available in Calgary (for a cost).

Free, discreet delivery

If you’re prescribed PrEP, we'll deliver your first 3-month prescription free — or you can pick it up at a pharmacy.

Seamless refills

Request a prescription renewal in advance, or we’ll reach out when it’s time. Our team helps you always stay protected.

Free lab tests

We'll handle all the paperwork and find a lab near you to do some free routine tests. At-home labs available in Calgary (for a cost).

Free, discreet delivery

If you’re prescribed PrEP, we'll deliver your first 3-month prescription free — or you can pick it up at a pharmacy.

Seamless refills

Request a prescription renewal in advance, or we’ll reach out when it’s time. Our team helps you always stay protected.

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Get free PrEP in person

Calgary • Saskatoon • Toronto

Prefer to get PrEP in person instead of online? Book a free in-person appointment with a Freddie clinician at a partner clinic, and leave with PrEP the same day, if prescribed.

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Experts in making HIV prevention accessible

Our team has helped thousands of Canadians access free or low-cost PrEP, all while providing the highest level of care. From your first consult to every refill, your Freddie clinicians will be here to help.

Chief Medical Officer

Dr Caley Shukalek

MD, MSc, MPH

he/him

Caley helped rewrite Canada’s official PrEP guidelines and works as a specialist physician and researcher in sexual health, including HIV and sexually transmitted infections.

Co-founder

Dr Husein Moloo

he/him

Husein co-founded Freddie with the mission of making it easier for anyone to get PrEP and prevent HIV.

Clinical Lead

Jackie Avelino

she/her

Jackie has extensive training in emergency medicine, which she practiced for 10 years before joining Freddie.

Clinical Lead

Grant Picarillo

he/him

Grant is passionate about LGBTQ2S+ health, HIV prevention and treatment, and gender affirming care.

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Experts in HIV prevention and HIV+ care

When you become a Freddie patient, you get access to a team of HIV and sexual health experts committed to your well-being. From your first consult to every refill, your Freddie clinicians will be here to help.

Chief Medical Officer

Dr Caley Shukalek

MD, MSc, MPH

he/him

Caley helped rewrite Canada’s official PrEP guidelines and works as a specialist physician and researcher in sexual health, including HIV and sexually transmitted infections.

Co-founder

Dr Husein Moloo

he/him

Husein co-founded Freddie with the mission of making it easier for anyone to get PrEP and prevent HIV.

Clinical Lead

Jackie Avelino

she/her

Jackie has extensive training in emergency medicine, which she practiced for 10 years before joining Freddie.

Clinical Lead

Grant Picarillo

he/him

Grant is passionate about LGBTQ2S+ health, HIV prevention and treatment, and gender affirming care.

Freddie is Canada's #1 PrEP Provider

Here's what patients have to say:

★★★★★

Freddie has made it very easy to get PrEP. I’m happy that they can connect me with publicly funded programs to cover the cost, as I don’t have any private coverage that would help with that.

Dena

Verified

★★★★★

Better than my family doctor, they follow up every 6 months, and they also give you info how to get PrEP fully covered when you only have 70% coverage in health benefits!

Jacob G

Verified

★★★★★

I have recommended so many friends to use Freddie and I would tell anyone to at least have a conversation with a clinician and see if PrEP can work for you and your lifestyle.

Erik M

Verified

★★★★★

Freddie monitor me and my health closely and make recommendations that are beneficial to my health and wellbeing. It’s been so easy to do, and it’s helped me feel a lot more safe and less anxious.

Denis L

Verified

★★★★★

The best customer service that I have ever received, anywhere, in my life! The staff go above and beyond for the wellbeing of their patients. If you're thinking of signing up for Freddie, you absolutely should.

Benjamin S

Verified

★★★★★

The NPs are fabulous, and very supportive, the whole process is super easy! The system they use reminds you when you're getting close to a refill, so you don't have to worry about forgetting!

Jessica H

Verified

#1 PrEP provider based on number of patients

Got PrEP questions?

Our team has the answers

What is PrEP?

PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a medication strategy for helping to prevent HIV.
Most people take PrEP as one pill once a day. When taken as prescribed, it can effectively reduce the risk of getting HIV through sex.
There are a few different types of PrEP, which mostly vary in cost and in their side effect profiles.

What are the possible side effects of PrEP?

A small number of people may have some nausea or upset stomach when they start PrEP, but this usually clears up in a few weeks.
In the longer term, some types of PrEP have a low risk of reducing your kidney function or bone density. This is usually reversed by stopping PrEP or switching to a different form of PrEP.
There are a few different types of PrEP, which mostly vary in cost and in their side effect profiles.

Can women and trans people take PrEP?

PrEP isn’t just for cisgender men. Anyone of any gender can take PrEP to help prevent HIV.
If your sex partners were born with a penis and any of their other partners were born with a penis, then you could be a good fit for PrEP.
You might also benefit if you inject drugs or belong to a community with high HIV rates.

Does Freddie offer DoxyPEP?

DoxyPEP is short for doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis. It’s where you take an antibiotic after condomless sex to help prevent bacterial STIs. It doesn’t eliminate your risk, but it can help lower it.
Freddie only offers DoxyPEP to PrEP or HIV+ Care patients to ensure quality care. If you’re a good fit for one, you’re probably a good fit for the other. And we can monitor your health more effectively if both your medications are coming from one place.
DoxyPEP does not help prevent HIV and is NOT a replacement for PrEP.