Medicare ineligible & want PrEP?
Anyone including international students & visitors can order PrEP from online pharmacies.
- Cost is as little as $20 for a month supply of PrEP.
- See the recommended PrEP Online Pharmacies below.
Are there any changes with online international pharmacies supply?
Online international pharmacies supply are mostly operating as normal however expect some changes including:
- Longer delivery times
- Possible brand substitutions
- Increased delivery fees from some international pharmacies.
- Some orders placed before lock-down have been delayed as some international postal service are unable to operate.
- If you have any questions, contact your international pharmacy directly for updates.
We strongly recommend you order PrEP well in advance to avoid any interruptions to your supply of PrEP.
How do I access generic PrEP online?
It is possible to obtain generic Truvada® (PrEP) legally through online importation. Many Australians are doing this online with the support of their doctors. Generics are copies of brand named drugs which are available from reliable overseas suppliers. You can legally import PrEP for personal use (up to three months supply) from an overseas supplier under Australia’s Personal Importation Scheme for Medicines (IPU).
A month course of PrEP is available online for as low as $21 a month. Currently the cheapest online pharmacies are Green Cross Pharmacy & DYNAMIX INTERNATIONAL. No Medicare card is required when purchasing from online pharmacies.
Before ordering PrEP online you will require a prescription issued by an Australian GP or S100 prescriber. A growing list of prescribers are found HERE.
1) PrEP Online Pharmacies
GREEN CROSS PHARMACY
$AU21 a month for TENOF EM (if ordering a three month supply)
Also available RICOVIR EM and TENVIR EM (Please note pricing in their website is in US dollars).
– cost includes delivery.
Delivery time 17 to 23 days (post to delivery).
DYNAMIX INTERNATIONAL
$AU21 a month for TENOF EM (if ordering a three month supply)
– cost includes delivery.
Also available RICOVIR EM and TENVIR EM
Delivery time 22 to 24 days (post to delivery).
ALL DAY CHEMIST
$78 a month for TENOF EM
– cost includes delivery.
Delivery time approximately 14 working days.
PULSE
$90 a month for TENVIR EM
Delivery time approximately 21 working days.
PAN PrEP ASSISTANCE COUPON SCHEME.
If you are on a low income or have some financial hardship then you may be eligible for help purchasing PrEP.
For more information click below.
APPLY HERE
What are the TGA recommendations for importing medicines for personal use?
Importing medications into Australia may be subject to import controls. Before importing medical products by mail or courier it is important to comply with Australian recommendations for importation. As import controls may change it’s important to check before you import every time.
You can legally import a three month supply of PrEP (generic Truvada®) to Australia.