Medicare Ineligible PrEP

PrEP, or Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis is a prevention medication used to reduce the risk of contracting HIV. If you are living in NSW and have no access to Medicare, you may be eligible for free PrEP.

Free PrEP if you don't have Medicare

If you live in NSW and don't have a Medicare card, you can still get free HIV prevention (PrEP)

You can get PrEP:
- At most public sexual health clinics, or
- Through our telehealth service

Not linked to a clinic? We can help.
Call 1800 451 624 select option 5 for PrEP

The program is funded by the Australian Government until June 2027 to support HIV elimination efforts.

What is PrEP

PrEP is an acronym that stands for pre-exposure prophylaxis. It involves HIV negative people taking antiretroviral medication to protect them and prevent HIV infection. When used as prescribed, PrEP is highly effective at preventing HIV infection.

Who is PrEP for

Recommended for people who may be at increased risk

You are a man (cis or trans) or transgender woman who has anal sex with men and does not always use a condom
If your sexual partners include men who have anal sex with men
A person who injects drugs
Have a partner who is HIV positive but has not achieved an undetectable viral load, and you don’t always use a condom
Have a heterosexual partner who has HIV, and you want to have a baby