Victorian PrEP Program
Patient information
What is PrEP?
PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is medication taken to prevent HIV. It can be taken daily or on demand. Visit PrEP Access Now for information about PrEP.
Victorian PrEP Program
The Victorian PrEP Program provides free PrEP appointments, testing and medication people without Medicare living in Victoria. To join the program, you must be:
- Ineligible for Medicare
- Living in Victoria
Once you register for the program, you can attend a Victorian PrEP Program clinic. Appointments are available at the Alfred’s PrEPMe Clinic (link to PrEPMe Clinic page when live) and outreach sites or MSHC Peach Clinic. When you register you can choose the clinic you would like to attend.
You do not need private or overseas health cover to be part of the program. Find out more about the Victorian PrEP Program.
PrEP for people with Medicare
If you have Medicare, you can access PrEP at a GP. For a list of GPs that are familiar with prescribing PrEP: Find a PrEP prescriber
HIV Prevention Phoneline
- Contact - 1800 889 887
- The phoneline provides information about starting PrEP, missed doses, side effects or any other questions you may have
- Available from Monday to Friday (9AM - 5PM)
Feedback
To provide feedback about the Victorian PrEP Program or if you are part of the program and think you have mistakenly received a bill for your PrEP appointment, testing or medication, email prep@alfred.org.au