Victorian PrEP Service
Patient information
What we do
Clinical Care
- PrEPMe Clinic: The PrEPMe Clinic is a free PrEP clinic for people without access to medicare. There is no cost for the consultation or PrEP related testing. For more information call 1800 889 887 or email prep@alfred.org.au
- Telephone information for patients: Information about starting PrEP and general information about PrEP. Call the HIV Prevention Line on 1800 889 887
- Telephone consultation and support for healthcare professionals: Specialist information for GPs and other health professionals about commencing patients on PrEP and managing patients on PrEP with complex health conditions
- Innovative service responses: Assistance with developing clinical responses or projects focused on addressing PrEP service barriers and gaps.
Education
- PrEP education sessions to GP practices and health services on request
- Clinical education sessions across Victoria in partnership with ASHM for GPs, nurse practitioners and other health professionals
- Support to community and peer-based organisations in running community focused education on PrEP.
Research
The XPlore Study is a follow up study for people previously enrolled in the PrEPX study. The PrEPX study, led by The Alfred, expanded the provision of PrEP prior to it being listed on the PBS in 2018.
What is PrEP?
PrEP is medication taken by people to reduce the risk of acquiring HIV. PrEP can be taken daily or on-demand. Find out more about PrEP here.
Where can I access PrEP?
PrEP is listed on the PBS and all GPs in Australia are able to prescribe PrEP. If you have any difficulty with obtaining a PrEP prescription from your GP, get in touch with us. We can help you find a GP in your area who is already familiar with prescribing PrEP. We can also talk with your GP and offer to provide some education so that they feel confident to prescribe PrEP in the future.
PrEP Access Now and PrEP’d for Change websites have a list of GPs that are familiar with prescribing PrEP
How do I access PrEP without Medicare in Victoria?
The PrEPMe clinic is a free PrEP clinic for people without access to Medicare. There is no cost for the consultation or PrEP related testing. For more information call 1800 889 887 or email prep@alfred.org.au.
How much does PrEP cost?
For people with access to Medicare/PBS you will only pay the standard PBS co-payment.
For people without access to Medicare/PBS, PrEP can be purchased in person at a pharmacy or online via PrEP Access Now.