PrEP in Ottawa
Ottawa residents can compare in-person PrEP clinics with remote care options. Ask about appointments, prescription costs and bloodwork.
Getting PrEP in Ottawa
Ottawa residents can compare in-person PrEP clinics with remote care options. Ask about appointments, prescription costs and bloodwork.
PrEP may be covered through eligible provincial drug benefits, private insurance, or other assistance. The right path depends on your age and coverage.
Review Ontario coverage first.
Eligibility depends on the provincial program, your health plan, and the prescription being considered. See the Ontario province guide for the details.
Choose a PrEP-specific provider.
Ask whether a clinic prescribes PrEP, not only whether it offers HIV testing or STI services.
Clarify medicine and testing costs.
Confirm lab tests, prescriber visits, medication, dispensing fees, and follow-up. Coverage terms vary.
Local PrEP clinics and resources in Ottawa
The PrEP Clinic Ottawa
Ontario PrEP Clinics lists a PrEP clinic at 19 Main Street, with appointment-based services; contact the clinic to confirm availability.
Visit resource ↗Other Ottawa providers
The provincial clinic finder also lists providers in Ottawa, including Byward-area options.
Visit resource ↗Ontario drug coverage
Coverage depends on your drug plan
OHIP+ generally applies to residents 24 or younger with OHIP and no private plan, subject to formulary and drug-specific conditions. The Ontario Drug Benefit program also covers other eligible groups, including certain social-assistance recipients and seniors.
Full Ontario guideOfficial coverage sourceOnline PrEP options for Ottawa
Freddie — Canadian telehealth
Freddie serves Ontario. Its financial assistance may help with eligible copays, but outcomes vary by individual insurance and provincial drug-benefit eligibility.
Check Freddie eligibilityAlso consider an in-person PrEP clinic, a prescribing primary-care professional, and programs that cover your medication independently of a commercial provider. Listings are editorial and not sponsored.
Before your first appointment
- Tell the clinician whether you have taken PrEP or PEP before.
- Ask what HIV, STI and other labs are needed for the medication they recommend.
- Check whether your provincial or private coverage requires a particular pharmacy.
- Ask how follow-up testing and refills are arranged.
Urgent: If a potential HIV exposure occurred in the last 72 hours, seek emergency clinical advice on PEP now. Do not wait for a routine PrEP appointment.
Canadian emergency PEP guidance