PrEP for Women

23% of people with HIV in Canada are women.

You may think that HIV is a disease that only affects gay men and people who use injection drugs.

In fact, 23% of people with HIV in Canada, are women, and 1 in 5 new HIV infections occur in women.

Thinking about starting PrEP? Check out The Village Pharmacy’s PrEP Clinic - it’s easy and convenient, and you’ll automatically be registered with a PrEP doctor in Toronto.

Our Midtown Location at 2518 Yonge St (north of Eglinton) has a female pharmacist who specializes in PrEP for women. Call 416-487-9128 for more info.

If you are concerned about getting HIV, PrEP could be right for you.

PrEP can be used by cis-women and trans-women who want to prevent HIV infection. It's a once-daily pill that is approved by Health Canada, and around the world, for HIV prevention.

Research has shown that taking PrEP is as effective for women as it is for men, though taking it regularly and without interruptions, is more important. Read more about the research on PrEP & Women here.

As a pharmacy that specializes in HIV treatment and HIV prevention, everyone is welcome. No judgement, just personal and professional service every time.

Can women use PrEP?

Yes! Cis-women and trans-women can use PrEP to prevent HIV infection.

Consider PrEP if you're HIV negative, and if you:

are in a relationship with someone who is HIV positive
have a male sex partner who has vaginal or anal sex with other partners without a condom
if you exchange sex for $/food/housing/drugs
use injection drugs
have multiple partners and sometimes have sex without a condom
have sexually transmitted infections

If you're ok with taking a daily pill to prevent HIV infection, PrEP may be a good option for you.

How to get started with PrEP

Ready to start PrEP? Get started at The Village Pharmacy’s PrEP Clinic. Or, make an appointment with your family doctor. Here's what you can expect:

Your doctor will likely ask you about your sexual health, sexual partners, and more. Be prepared to answer honestly.
You will likely require some blood tests to make sure you are not HIV positive, and to make sure you don't have any other underlying issues that may interact with PrEP
Once your results are in, and you get a prescription for PrEP, ask your doctor to fax it to The Village Pharmacy, come in, get in touch with The Village Pharmacy directly, or use the app.
Come in to pick up your first prescription in person, so that we can talk to you about the medication and answer any questions you might have. After that, we can set up free, confidential delivery, so you'll get your meds each month, with no hassles.