Protect Yourself Against HIV with Pharmacy-Led Care
At Hartsland Pharmacy, we provide confidential, pharmacist-guided HIV prevention services. Whether you want ongoing protection with PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) or emergency treatment after a possible exposure with PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis), our team is here to support you with testing, prescriptions, and coverage guidance.
What is PrEP?
PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) is a once-daily pill for people who are HIV-negative but at high risk of exposure. When taken correctly, PrEP is up to 99% effective at preventing HIV from sexual contact and significantly lowers risk from injection drug use.
PrEP may be right for you if you:
- Have a partner living with HIV
- Have condomless sex with multiple partners
- Are a man who has sex with men (MSM)
- Use injection drugs and share needles
- Want added protection along with condom use
PrEP Medications Available
- Truvada® (Tenofovir DF/Emtricitabine)
- Generic Tenofovir DF/Emtricitabine (lower-cost option)
- Descovy® (Tenofovir alafenamide/Emtricitabine – not approved for vaginal exposure)
What is PEP? (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis)
If you’ve had a possible HIV exposure within the last 72 hours, you may need PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) instead of PrEP
⚠️ PEP must be started within 72 hours of exposure to be effective
- Taken daily for 28 days
- Available from hospitals, urgent care, and some pharmacies
- Our pharmacists can guide you on where to get PEP immediately
PrEP vs. PEP
Know the Difference
- 🛡️ PrEP = Prevention before exposure (ongoing protection)
- ⚡ PEP = Emergency treatment after exposure (within 72 hours)
HIV Self-Testing Kits
Fast, Private & Reliable HIV Testing
At Hartsland Pharmacy, we offer the INSTI® HIV Self-Test — a Health Canada–approved rapid test that provides results in just 1 minute. This easy-to-use, finger-prick test is over 99% accurate and gives you the privacy and convenience to test at home.
Key Features of the INSTI® HIV Self-Test
✅ Results in 1 minute — no lab visit required
✅ Health Canada approved — 99.5% accuracy
✅ No prescription needed — available directly at our pharmacy
✅ Discreet and confidential — test in the privacy of your home
✅ Early detection — test as soon as 21–22 days after possible exposure (window period up to 90 days)
When to Use an HIV Self-Test
- If you want to know your HIV status privately and quickly
- If you may have been exposed and want peace of mind
- Before starting or while using PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)
- For routine sexual health monitoring
👉 Take control of your health. Ask about the INSTI® HIV Self-Test at Hartsland Pharmacy today.
Why Choose Hartsland Pharmacy?
✔️ Confidential, judgment-free consultations
✔️ Pharmacist-led HIV prevention services
✔️ Direct billing to OHIP+, ODB, Blue Cross, IFHP, WSIB
✔️ Convenient refills and follow-up reminders
✔️ Same-day support for urgent cases
