Free PrEP in Utah
Utah has no state PrEP DAP but pharmacists can assess and prescribe PrEP under DOPL guidance — expanding access beyond traditional clinics. Medicaid expansion covers adults at ≤138% FPL, and Utah AIDS Foundation provides community navigation. Cultural stigma around HIV and sexual health creates unique confidentiality concerns.
Fastest Path to Free PrEP in Utah
Visit a pharmacist
Utah DOPL authorizes pharmacists to assess and prescribe PrEP with required labs and follow-up. No doctor visit needed.
If you have insurance
PrEP is covered at $0 under the ACA. Use the Gilead Co-Pay Coupon for any remaining costs.
If you're on Medicaid
PrEP is covered at $0. Apply at medicaid.utah.gov or call 1-800-662-9651.
If you're uninsured
Start with MISTR for free PrEP. Contact Utah AIDS Foundation at (801) 487-2323 for navigation help.
Get PrEP delivered free with MISTR
MISTR provides free telehealth PrEP in Utah — consultations, at-home labs, medication, and delivery at $0. Discreet packaging addresses confidentiality concerns.
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Utah PrEP Programs & Assistance
Utah Medicaid
Expanded Medicaid (2020) covers adults up to 138% FPL. PrEP covered at $0 as preventive service.
Pharmacist PrEP Prescribing (DOPL)
Utah DOPL guidance authorizes pharmacists to assess and prescribe PrEP including pre-screening questionnaire, required HIV test within 14 days, baseline labs, and follow-up. PEP prescribing also authorized.
Gilead Advancing Access
Free Truvada/Descovy for uninsured individuals at ≤500% FPL. No immigration requirement.
Clinics & Community Resources
Utah AIDS Foundation
PrEP navigation, HIV testing, case management. Primary community resource for PrEP access.
📍 1408 S 1100 E, Salt Lake City 84105
Planned Parenthood of Utah
PrEP available at select locations.
📍 Multiple SLC locations
Wasatch Community Health
FQHC with PrEP services and sliding-scale fees.
📍 Salt Lake City
Fourth Street Clinic
Healthcare for people experiencing homelessness. Low-barrier access.
📍 Salt Lake City
Telehealth PrEP Options
MISTR
Free consultations, at-home labs, medication, and delivery. Discreet packaging for confidentiality.
Free — $0 for everything
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HIV & PrEP Data in Utah
Utah has approximately 4,500 people living with HIV with about 150 new diagnoses in 2022 — a rate of 4.3 per 100,000, among the lowest nationally. Salt Lake County has the highest burden. Utah's low HIV burden means fewer dedicated resources, but pharmacist prescribing authority and Medicaid expansion help ensure basic access. Cultural factors including religious conservatism can create stigma around HIV testing, PrEP, and sexual health, making confidentiality particularly important.
Know Your Rights
Insurance Coverage
Under the ACA, all private insurance plans must cover PrEP at $0 cost-sharing. This was upheld by the Supreme Court in June 2025.
Pharmacist Prescribing
Utah DOPL authorizes pharmacists to assess and prescribe PrEP with a comprehensive protocol including pre-screening, HIV testing, baseline labs, and follow-up.
Minor Consent
Utah Code Section 26B-7-213 allows minors to consent to STI testing/treatment without parental consent. PrEP is not explicitly covered as it's classified as prevention. The law is interpreted narrowly.
HIV Laws
Utah does not have HIV-specific criminal laws — distinguishing it from most neighboring states.