Save more on the
Cost of PrEP
It's simple. Our financial assistance program goes above and beyond to save you the most on PrEP in Ontario!
Save more on the
Cost of PrEP
It's simple. Our financial assistance program goes above and beyond to save you the most on PrEP in Ontario!
Who gets $0 PrEP tablets with us:
100% of Ontarians with health cards earning under $50,000/year pay $0
100% of people with private insurance with at least 50% coverage pay $0
100% of people new to our clinic get the first 3 months at no cost (no health card needed)
100% of all other patients pay $0-$110 per bottle
Free PrEP?
How's that possible?
With PrEPSaver, our patient support program, over 90% of patients pay $0 for their PrEP medication. For the remaining 10% of people, they save significantly more with us too.
If you are not paying $0 for PrEP check below to see how we help.
Check out the scenarios below to see how we help people save:
I don't have insurance but I have an Ontario health card.
PrEP is currently covered for many Ontarians by the public Ontario Drug Benefit Program (ODB) and other public programs.
The following people automatically have PrEP fully covered through public programs:
- For anyone under 25 with an Ontario health card and no private insurance (OHIP+)
- Seniors over 65 with an Ontario health card
- If you are on ODSP (Ontario Disability Support Program) or OW (Ontario Works)
- Veterans, or Armed Forces
- If you are First Nations or Inuit and have coverage through NHIB
Trillium Drug Program
For individuals not eligible for above they can apply to the Trillium Drug Program. This is a government program anyone with an Ontario health card can apply to. It offers financial assistance to help manage high medication costs, including PrEP. There is no cost to apply and register.
How it works:
After completing an enrollment form, the Ontario government sets a threshold for how much of your medication costs you are expected to cover. Once this amount is reached, they step in to help with the remainder. This amount is known as a “deductible” and it’s broken up into every three months of the year.
For example:
A person has an annual deductible of $500. So every 3 months when someone has spent $125 on their medication the government will help with any amounts over this. (For any oral tablets covered under the Trillium Program).
How we help:
Our patient support program provides financial assistance for the deductible. So the person in our example would pay $0 with us.
(Check out our next tab to see what your savings and costs are based on income).
How to Register:
Register for Trillium by completing the form here. If you have any questions our team is happy to help through text, phone email, phone or in-person.
I'm enrolled in Trillium but still have out-of-pocket costs.
Our PrEPSaver program provides financial assistance to eliminate and/or reduce your Trillium deductible. We provide the most savings for this out of any clinics in Ontario. (Please note: injectable PrEP is excluded from PrEPSaver.)
Check out the savings below when combining Trillium with our PrEPSaver Program:
| Household Income Before Taxes | Cost (PrEPSaver + Trillium) |
|---|---|
| Under $50,000 | $0 / month |
| $50,000–$55,000 | $0–$9 / month |
| $55,001–$65,000 | $9–$31 / month |
| $65,001–$75,000 | $31–$53 / month |
| $75,001–$85,000 | $53–$76 / month |
| $85,001–$95,000 | $76–$100 / month |
| Over $95,000 | $110 / bottle |
Tax Filing Program:
To keep Trillium active, tax filing needs to be up to date with the government. To help with this barrier we cover the full expense of a general annual tax filling for our patients who may be facing financial barriers. This is through one of our community accounting partners. We are the only PrEP service that offer this in Ontario.
Your Income Has Reduced Since Your Tax Filing:
The Trillium deductible is based on your most recent tax year filing. However, if you have had a reduction in income of more than 10% (including complete loss of income) Trillium does offer a deductible reassessment. This form is available directly here.
I have private insurance but I'm not paying $0 for PrEP.
Most workplaces and school insurance plans provide some coverage for PrEP costs in Ontario. Some plans require a special authorization form which we can assist with.
If your insurance plan is covering at least 50% of the cost of PrEP you pay $0 with us. This includes both generic Truvada and Descovy. The difference is covered through our patient support program and select manufacturer programs.
If your plan maxes out during the year or it has breaks, the team can also provide some free compassionate supplies to support these gaps in insurance support.
I have no health card and no insurance.
For anyone entering our care, even if they’ve already been on PrEP, there are no out-of-pocket costs for the first 3 months with us.
For individuals that have applied to the Canada refugee program, the medication is fully covered once registered with the interim federal health (IFH) Program.
If you’re a student and unsure about your medication coverage, we recommend reaching out to our team. Our clinic can help verify if you’re enrolled in a school coverage program. (For example, many students with UHIP may also have separate medication coverage that wasn’t clearly communicated to them.)
After the first 3 months of free supply, if no health card or insurance coverage, generic Truvada is $110/per bottle with our PrEPSaver program.
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What about Descovy or injectable PrEP?
Descovy is not currently covered under any government programs. Injectable PrEP is covered under the Ontario Government plan and some private insurance plans. If coverage is only partial, a manufacturer’s program is available to help with some or all of the remaining costs.
For people with private insurance plans that cover these partially, there are manufacturer programs that can help cover the difference we can connect you with.
Our team can help you enroll in these programs within minutes. So if you are currently on Descovy or injectable PrEP and you’re paying anything, definitely reach out to us today.
Our nursing team also offers PrEP injection services at our in-person clinics.
Already have a doctor or clinic?
You can still take part in PrEPSaver!
To only get your medication filled with us, have your healthcare provider fax your prescription to 416-961-1250 or complete our online form.
We offer FREE discrete shipping across Ontario. We also have in-person pickup at our Toronto, Brampton, and Ottawa locations.
What's Included in Your PrEP Care?
Free Labwork & STI Treatment
It’s important to know that your prescriber should be adhering to the Canadian guidelines for proper PrEP care, including swab tests and routine 3 months labs.
Unlike some providers, swabs are always provided automatically with us and not just upon patient request.
Our in-person locations in Toronto, Brampton and Ottawa are also available to provide STI treatment injections when tablets are not a preferred treatment option.
Free HPV Vaccines
We are the only PrEP service in Ontario that offers FREE protection against HPV to all of our patients.
No-cost HPV vaccinations are available at our in-person clinics for our ongoing patients of all ages (including people over 26).
Without our program, the HPV vaccine series can otherwise cost over $500.
Free Doxy-PEP
Doxy-PEP can reduce the risk for some STIs, like chlamydia and syphilis.
We offer no-cost Doxy-PEP medication and services to patients accessing PrEP care with us.
To learn more about Doxy-PEP and check if it may be right for you click here.
This includes for people without a health card.
Don't forget about the lube.
We got you covered.
FREE bottle of F*ck Water every 3 months!
How much does PrEP cost in Ontario?
The typical cost of PrEP (generic Truvada) without any programs or coverage is around $250 per bottle. This is why we developed the PrEPsaver program to break down this financial barrier.
As a result the cost of PrEP can range from $0 to $110/month with us, with the majority of patients paying $0.
Where you fall within this, is dependent on if you have any partial medication coverage, an Ontario health card, and your income.
PrEP With Us
Most pay $0 With PrEPSaver
Not sure if PrEP
is right for you?
Health is very personal and we feel it’s important to provide information to help you make a well-informed decision about PrEP. If you will ever have a possible exposure to HIV it is something to consider – especially if not always 100% sure of a sexual partner’s status.
