Australia has been experiencing a PrEP shortage, with essential HIV prevention medicine in very low stock in pharmacies across the country. Tim is in the drivers seat, with Michael wearing his community advocacy hat to share what has been going on with PrEP, why we have such low stock, and different ways to buy PrEP to keep protected – and some other tips and tricks for navigating the PrEP shortage.

Until more PrEP is widely available and in stock check out these resources for understanding the shortage and where to go for more info

Buying PrEP online from an international pharmacy

Information on the shortage from PAN including the PrEP map locator

Michael’s PrEP shortage episode of Well Well Well (also here on JOY!) with Cal and Rachel

Information from our friends at Emen8

Thorne Harbour Health’s PrEP shortage info

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This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.

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