ONLINE PHARMACIES

Medicare ineligible & want PrEP?

Anyone including international students & visitors can order PrEP from online pharmacies.

• Cost is from $20 AUD for 30 pills (if ordering 90 pills)

• See the recommended PrEP Online Pharmacies below.

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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. View the list of online pharmacies below.

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.

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.

TGA Personal Importation Scheme