The most commonly prescribed PrEP in Alberta. Generic emtricitabine 200 mg / tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg — one tablet daily. Fully covered under the Alberta PrEP Program for eligible Albertans with a valid provincial health card.
The original branded PrEP by Gilead Sciences. Emtricitabine 200 mg / tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg. Covered by most private insurance plans. Suitable for all anatomies and available in both daily and on-demand dosing formats — ask your clinician if on-demand dosing is right for you.
A newer PrEP option with a gentler profile for kidney function and bone health. Emtricitabine 200 mg / tenofovir alafenamide 25 mg — taken once daily. Covered by approximately 85% of private insurance plans. Note: Descovy is not currently recommended for individuals with vaginas who engage in vaginal sex — Truvada or generic is prescribed in those cases.
Calgary, AB
