Better sexual health care, right from home.
Get PrEP for HIV prevention without awkward doctor visits or waiting rooms.
Getting PrEP has never been easier in Canada.
Freddie combines an LGBTQ+ focused medical team with virtual care to streamline the whole process — medical staff who don’t get you & long wait times are a thing of the past.
Free or low cost PrEP, for all.
Whether you have public or private insurance, we'll find the best option of coverage for you. With Freddie’s unique financial assistance program, the vast majority of patients pay $0, including those who currently have insurance co-pays.
Freddie services are 100% free, and fast.
1. Book a consult
Answer a few questions and book a free consult with a Freddie clinician.
2. Visit a lab
Get some basic tests so we can determine if PrEP is safe for you (it is for the vast majority of people!)
3. Get your PrEP prescription
If HIV PrEP is safe for you, your prescription will be delivered confidentially to your door.
Ready to get started?
Complete our 1-min PrEP assessment and book a free consult with a Freddie clinician.
Frequently asked questions
PrEP 101
What is PrEP?
PrEP is short for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis. Essentially, PrEP is a pill that you take once a day, everyday, that reduces your risk of acquiring HIV by up to 99%.
Is PrEP right for me?
PrEP is recommended for those at a higher risk for HIV as well as those looking to reduce their risk for HIV. To learn more about whether PrEP is right for you, complete our 1-min PrEP self-assessment.
How does PrEP work?
If you take PrEP as recommended (daily), the medication helps stop HIV from spreading and taking hold. PrEP interferes with the pathways that HIV uses to cause permanent infection.
How effective is PrEP?
With daily use, PrEP is effective at reducing your risk of getting HIV from sex by 99%, according to the US Center for Disease Control (CDC).
What are PrEP side effects?
Side effects with PrEP are low, but they vary by the drug you use.
With generic truvada, less than 10% of people experience PrEP side effects. And those that do have them typically only do for a short while as their body gets used to the drug, and then they subside.
With Descovy, side effects are lower. And similar to generic truvada, they subside for most people over time.
While side effects are certainly a concern, regular check-ins with your clinician ensure that you do well on PrEP and if you do experience side effects, they are managed.
About Freddie
What if I already have a PrEP prescription?
Whether you have an active prescription to PrEP or are looking to renew, switching to Freddie is easy. Complete our short questionnaire and get book your free consultation today. Freddie services are 100% free.
What should I expect from the first consult?
Your first Freddie consultation will include an introduction between you and your provider. They will ask you some question about yourself, sexual behaviour, and drug use. These questions will also include some conversations about prevention, and sexual history. All of these are kept between you and your provider and are only asked for the purpose of making a PrEP assessment.
What lab work do I need to do?
Before starting PrEP, you will have to do some lab work. After 30 days of being on PrEP, you will have to do some additional lab work to ensure your body is tolerating PrEP. For most patients, this is just a precaution to be fully sure everything is working well. After that initial checkup, you’ll need to get lab work done every three months. Your Freddie provider will walk you through the process.
Does Freddie offer swab tests?
Yes! Swabs will be mailed out with your prescriptions based on the advice of your clinician. Most persons on PrEP will receive two swabs so they can collect from their throat and their bum.
How much does Freddie cost?
Freddie services are entirely free. With Freddie's unique financial assistance programs, the vast majority of patients pay $0 for PrEP, including those who currently have insurance co-pays. We'll work with you to find the lowest cost option.
Ian M
The feedback, and the rating, are both warranted. Freddie is the model of future healthcare. Healthcare should affordable, accessible and empathic; and they are achieving exactly that. It’s the gold star of health care.
Richard
I can't stress enough how fantastic all of the clinicians are and how seamless the process was. Every step was explained to me as the process moved along and the physicians were so easy to talk to.
Nick S
Freddie has been one of the best and most convenient ways during this pandemic to get PrEP. From answering all my questions, to making me feel confident about the choice I made. I highly recommend Freddie.
Aiden R
Hands-down one of the greatest decisions ever. Saw a few ads, hesitated, & should've just done it sooner. The experience has been nothing but awesome, with fantastic interactions, incredible staff - trust, you won't regret it.
Healthcare the LGBTQ+ community deserves.
Forget “healthcare” as you know it. At Freddie, you will be matched with an expert clinician who will provide affirming and evidence-driven care Without the judgement, and without the waiting rooms.
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