Walk-In & Virtual
PrEP Clinic


LOCAL - EXPERIENCED - PROFESSIONAL - EASY

Your first PrEP visit at The Village Pharmacy includes:

  • Overview & questions

  • Sign-up

  • Lab requisition for bloodwork

  • Option to include DoxyPEP

  • Booking a follow-up appointment (in-person or virtual) with a doctor (MD) that specializes in PrEP

Walk-In, Call or Email Us. We make starting PrEP fast & easy.

*New! Get Apretude (injectable PrEP) or oral PrEP at our clinic.

Start PrEP. Get Peace of Mind.

Apretude:
Injectable PrEP is now available at
The Village Pharmacy.

  • Apretude is another option for PrEP. Instead of taking one pill once a day, Apretude is one injection, every two months. Studies show it is even more effective than daily pills.

  • You will need a prescription for Apretude from a doctor.

    The Village Pharmacy's PrEP Clinic can get you started with bloodwork and an appointment with a PrEP doctor in Toronto.

    Plus, you can get your injections administered by a nurse on-site at The Village Pharmacy (535 Yonge St at Wellesley, or 2518 Yonge St, north of Eglinton)

  • Yes! It's easy to switch from Truvada to Apretude once your HIV-negative status is confirmed.

  • Here are some trusted resources about Apretude:

    CATIE: Health Canada Approves Apretude for HIV Prevention

    AIDSMAP: Cabotegravir Injections for PrEP

    If you have questions, you can also get in touch with us at The Village Pharmacy.

PrEP Clinic
at The Village Pharmacy: Walk-In or Virtual

Oral and injectable PrEP options are available.

The Village Pharmacy's PrEP Clinic offers oral and injectable PrEP with proper healthcare and follow-up.

Get started now and you’ll get:

❤️ A personalized consultation
🧡 Bloodwork form
💛 Appointment with a Toronto-based PrEP doctor so you have access to excellent, ongoing healthcare
💚 Free prescription delivery & auto-refills OR Apretude injections on-site at The Village Pharmacy
💙 Connect with our pharmacists by phone, email or text

Under 25? Get PrEP for free. Learn more.

Start PrEP. Get Peace of Mind..

Book your free appointment now, or walk-in!

Let us know you’re interested!
We’ll reach out to you right away to get you started on PrEP.

or call us!
Church St: 416-967-9221
Yonge & Wellesley: 416-960-2323
Yonge & Eg 416-487—9128

How Does the PrEP Clinic Work?

In just a few steps, you’ll get everything you need to start PrEP, so it’s super-easy, fast and convenient for you to get your prescription & prevent HIV.

We’re with you every step of the way.

PrEP Clinic Step 1:
Consultation

  • Consult our pharmacist in-person or virtually. (We have loads of experience in PrEP!) You’ll get important info about starting PrEP and answers to all your questions.

  • You’ll get a bloodwork form, plus a referral to a local, Toronto-based PrEP specialist.

PrEP Clinic Step 2:
Bloodwork & Doctor’s Appointment

  • Once your lab results are in, you’ll see the doctor (or registered nurse practitioner) in-person or online to review your results and get your prescription for PrEP.

  • The doctor will send your prescription to The Village Pharmacy: 535 Yonge St (at Wellesley) or 2518 Yonge St (at Castlefield, north of Eglinton)

  • You’ll have follow-up appointments with your doctor, usually every 3 months.

PrEP Clinic Step 3:
Get your PrEP prescription & get peace of mind.

  • Pick up your PrEP prescription at The Village Pharmacy, or we can deliver to you for free!

  • If you’re on Apretude, you can get your injections on-site at The Village Pharmacy, and we’ll schedule them for you in advance.

  • Start your medication, and just like that, you’re on PrEP!

You deserve excellent health care.

It’s important to have a pharmacy you can trust:

  • All oral and injectable PrEP meds are in stock, and we’ll proactively let you know when your refills are ready

  • Take advantage of our experience and get answers to all your questions about PrEP

  • Get help paying for your medications

  • A welcoming, safe space, so you can be supported in your PrEP journey

If you have questions or need support at any stage of this process, get in touch. Come in, call, email, or message us anytime. We always answer.

Google 5-star review from Andrew:

I am beyond grateful to the folks at The Village Pharmacy. After navigating a nightmare process with my insurance provider to get coverage for PrEP, they made the rest very easy for me. Being able to speak to knowledgeable staff who are specialized in HIV treatment and prevention made the process so much easier. I've recommended The Village Pharmacy to anybody who will listen and expect to remain a customer for years to come.

Google 5-star review from Eran:

I’ve just been to this amazing pharmacy, to get a consulting on a sensitive issue. The pharmacist was SO patient with me, so friendly. He treated me as if I was his only client. Thank you so much for that attitude.

Google 5-star review from Clive:

Best Pharmacy ever! The team at The Village Pharmacy are amazing. Justin always has my meds prepared on time and lets me know when they are available to collect. If a new med is prescribed, he makes sure to talk me through the dosage and alerts me to any possible side effects and possible remedies to help ease them.

I have used other pharmacies in the past (SDM, Rexall, etc), but nothing compares to the service I receive at The Village Pharmacy. It is like being in a village where everyone knows your name, makes you feel welcome, and is genuinely pleased to see you and assist in any way they can. OH! and for my birthday, they sent me a great card with a nice treat attached! Now, where else would you get that????

Thanks to everyone at The Village Pharmacy for everything you do for me and the communities you serve. You're all amazing. 💖💖💖

 

Need more info?

 

prep costs.

Find out how much PrEP costs and how The Village Pharmacy can help reduce your out-of-pocket costs.

prep 101.

Just the basics! If you’re new to PrEP, here’s a bit of background.

prep for women.

PrEP works for women too! Find out more about PrEP for women.

 

Still thinking about it?

We get it! Going on PrEP is a big decision.

Email us your questions or call us,

We’ll answer your questions about costs, insurance coverage, medication side-effects, and anything else about PrEP. We’re here to help. Or, if you’re ready, you can get started now.

Start PrEP. Prevent HIV. Get Peace of Mind.

 
 

What makes the PrEP Clinic at The Village Pharmacy different?

  1. We’re more than just a pharmacy – we’re a hub for HIV treatment and HIV prevention. We’ve been at this a long time (since 2001!), and over the years, we’ve built up an incredible base of knowledge about PrEP & HIV, and have long-standing relationships with HIV and PrEP specialists in Toronto, HIV & LGBTQ support organizations, hospitals, insurers and more. You’re the beneficiary of all this experience, so if you ever need anything when it comes to your health, you can absolutely count on us to make it happen.

  2. Get direct access to a Toronto-based PrEP physician. This means you'll have consistent, reliable and quality healthcare as you start PrEP, and for all your follow-ups, right here in the city. It also means you’ll have peace of mind knowing you have a health care team that is experienced, available, and accessible.

  3. Get help paying for PrEP. We've helped hundreds of people just like you get access to insurance for PrEP. We know the system and will help you lower your out-of-pocket costs for PrEP, or get PrEP for free.

  4. In addition to Free Delivery, you'll always have access to our amazing pharmacists and staff who go the extra mile for you online, over the phone and in-person. We’re here for you.