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18 Apr 2022

Prepped Smart and Healthy Update

Health

UPDATE:

In April 2022 (when this podcast was recorded), PrEP was subsidized as a 3-for-2 pricing deal, meaning you could get 3 months of PrEP for $85 at Health Smart pharmacies.

However, as of May 2022, the 3-for-1 pricing deal has been reinstated at Health Smart pharmacies, so if you have Medicare you can get 3 months supply of PrEP for $42.50.

Additionally, Health Smart no longer have a Bendigo location but will be able to offer postage as usual.

For more information, including how to access PrEP without Medicare, visit prepdforchange.com or pan.org.au.

ORIGINAL POST:

Joseph Tesoriero from the Prepped Smart and Healthy charity joins us to talk about the recent price changes and how to access affordable PrEP. The 3-for-1 system recently changed to a 3-for-2 payment, so Joseph lays out all the details and how people can get involved in advocating for more affordable medications.

Head to Prepped Smart and Healthy to learn more.

If you’d like to add your voice to the movement for more affordable medications, visit affordablemedicines.com.au 

Check out our other JOY Podcasts for more on HIV, COVID-19 and queer health & wellbeing.

If there’s something you’d like us to explore on the show, send through ideas or questions at wellwellwell@joy.org.au

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