Why are your PrEP consultations free?

Faced with rising HIV cases and very real barriers to access, we made a choice that aligns with our mission: to act now. Offering consultations free of charge is our way of investing directly in the health of our community while we wait for the official structures to be put in place.

A matter of access and public health

Studies, as well as organizations like the WHO, show that to curb the HIV epidemic, PrEP must be made massively accessible. Telehealth and a simplified care pathway, like the one we offer, are innovative solutions that have long been called for to overcome the geographical, logistical, and stigma-related obstacles.

'Free' doesn't mean 'without value'

The assessment, prescription, and follow-up for PrEP are complex pharmaceutical acts that require time, specialized expertise, and great responsibility. Currently, we offer this expertise with no direct fees for the consultation and management. Our only revenue, as with any other prescription, comes from the technical act of dispensing the medication.

Our call for the future of PrEP in Quebec

We are confident that our professional bodies, like the Quebec Association of Pharmacy Owners (AQPP), will successfully negotiate with the Ministry of Health (MSSS) for fees that recognize the fair value of this clinical act.

We are calling for this recognition to be established, not only for our team, but above all to encourage all pharmacists in Quebec to follow suit. Fair compensation is the signal that will allow for the democratization of PrEP access and ensure that, in the future, every person at risk in Quebec can find this essential prevention service near them.