GENERIC NAME (BRAND NAME) | TABLET STRENGTH | PrEP DOSING FOR MSM | COVERAGE AND COST PER 30 TABLETS |
---|---|---|---|
Emtricitabine–tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (Truvada) | 200 mg–300 mg | Continuous daily method
On-demand method
| Universal coverage among most provinces and territories; $250 for generic medication; $860 for brand-name medication |
Emtricitabine–tenofovir alafenamide (Descovy) | 200 mg–25 mg | Continuous daily method
| Nonformulary among most provinces and territories; $860 for brand-name medication (no generic available) |
MSM—men who have sex with men, PrEP—preexposure prophylaxis.