Protect against HIV with free testing + PrEP

Help prevent HIV with PrEP* and boost STI protection with DoxyPEP. Most Freddie patients get PrEP free!

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Get free HIV & STI testing with PrEP

When you get PrEP with Freddie, we'll test for multiple STIs including:

HIV
gonorrhea
syphilis
chlamydia

You'll get test results within a few days, and get tested again every 3 months to ensure you stay aware of your sexual health.

HIV & STI testing with Freddie is completely free — and most Freddie patients pay $0 for PrEP.

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.

PrEP reduces HIV risk by 99% when taken as prescribed.

How to get HIV testing + PrEP with Freddie

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Easy HIV & STI tests

We'll handle all the paperwork and find a lab near you to do some routine health and STI tests. At-home tests available in Calgary.

Free, discreet delivery

If you’re prescribed PrEP, it will be discreetly shipped to you for free — or you can pick it up at a local 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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Easy HIV & STI tests

We'll handle all the paperwork and find a lab near you to do some routine health and STI tests. At-home tests available in Calgary.

Free, discreet delivery

If you’re prescribed PrEP, it will be discreetly shipped to you for free — or you can pick it up at a local pharmacy.

Seamless refills

You'll receive HIV & STI testing again when it's time to renew your prescription, ensuring that you stay safe and protected.

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HIV & PrEP FAQs

Answers from the experts at Freddie

What is HIV?

HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the immune system and lowers the body’s natural defence against illness and disease.
HIV can be managed with effective treatment, but right now there isn't a cure.
HIV can be transmitted when one person's body fluids enter another person's bloodstream. It is most commonly transmitted through condomless sex and sharing injections.

Who should get an HIV test?

You should consider having an HIV test done if you recently engaged in activity that could transmit HIV — such as sharing needles or having condomless sex — and you don't know the other person's STI status.
Getting tested with Freddie is 100% free.

What kind of testing does Freddie do?

As part of the process of starting PrEP, you'll complete some lab tests that screen for HIV and other STIs. The goal of these tests is to ensure that PrEP is safe and effective for you.
A blood test is required to check for HIV, along with a urine test to check for other STIs.
We can help find a lab near you to make getting tests done fast and easy. At-home lab testing is available in Calgary.

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 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.

I’ve heard PrEP medications are expensive. What will I pay for PrEP?

PrEP can be expensive — but over 90% of Freddie patients pay $0 for PrEP.
Most people have coverage through their private health insurance plan. If you have an amount to pay after this is applied, our financial assistance program will usually cover the rest. For the small number of people who aren’t completely covered, the amount they pay is reduced. No matter your situation, we’ll work with you to find the best way to get you protected against HIV.

I’ve heard PrEP medications are expensive. What will I pay for PrEP?

PrEP can be expensive — but over 90% of Freddie patients pay $0 for PrEP.
Most people have coverage through the public system or their private health insurance plan. If you have an amount to pay after this is applied, our financial assistance program may be able to help you cover the rest. For the small number of people who aren’t completely covered, the amount you pay is reduced.

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.

Where is Freddie available?

Freddie is a Canadian healthcare company and currently serves Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and Saskatchewan.

Over 90% of Freddie patients pay $0 for PrEP

Your out-of-pocket cost depends on where you live and your insurance coverage.

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United Healthcare

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100+ major providers accepted

Cigna Healthcare

United Healthcare

BlueCross BlueShield

Florida Blue

Tricare

Aetna

100+ major providers accepted

Anthem

100+ major providers accepted

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.

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:

★★★★★

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. They are always punctual, friendly, informative and helpful. Setting up appointments is so easy and everything else is taken care of flawlessly. If you're thinking of signing up for Freddie, you absolutely should.

Benjamin S

Verified

★★★★★

Freddie has been taking care of me for a couple of years. They 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. They are great!!

Denis L

Verified

★★★★★

The team is so inclusive, and easy to work with. Everything from the over the phone consult, blood work and then delivery of PrEP to my front door was easy. 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

★★★★★

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! They also tell you every bit of info on the medication, seriously I wish every health network was like this.

Jacob G

Verified

★★★★★

Great service to get PrEP on a discount! The NPs are fabulous, and very supportive, the whole process is super easy! I've been a patient for a year now, and the system they use reminds you when you're getting close to a refill, so you don't have to worry about forgetting! They send you the form, you do your labs, and then a few days later the meds arrive in the mail.

Jessica H

Verified

#1 PrEP provider based on number of patients