PrEP: What you need to know about provinces covering costs for an HIV prevention drug

Alberta recently joined 6 other provinces in covering some or all of the costs for an HIV prevention drug program. It’s known as Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis or PrEP. Dr. Julio Montaner, head of the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS, speaks with Global News about why some provincial governments are picking up the costs-and who is eligible for the coverage.

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Canada Post has provided notification of restarting their operations on December 17, 2024. As Canada Post ramps up and stabilizes their services, the BC-CfE will continue the following measures on an interim basis to minimize service disruption to BC-CfE clients and providers.

  • The BC-CfE Laboratory will utilize private courier for delivery of outgoing reports and documents. (Lab Contact Information: Phone 604-806-8775; FAX 604-806-9463)
  • The BC-CfE Drug Treatment Program (DTP) will fax outgoing forms and documents to the provider’s office. (DTP Contact Information: Phone 604-806-8515; FAX 604-806-9044)
  • St. Paul’s Hospital Ambulatory Pharmacy will utilize private courier for delivery of medications. (Contact Information: Phone 1-800-547-3622; FAX 604-806-8675)

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