PrEP Price List

PrEP­nu fre­quent­ly receives ques­tions regard­ing the price of PrEP in Dutch phar­ma­cies, since this price varies great­ly between the dif­fer­ent phar­ma­cies. In Octo­ber 2018, we there­fore inquired about the price of PrEP in a num­ber of phar­ma­cies in the 6 largest cities of the Nether­lands. A num­ber of these phar­ma­cies respond­ed to our request and pro­vid­ed us with the prices list­ed below.

Last update: 7th March 2019

FIRST READ THESE REMARKS TO AVOID MISUNDERSTANDINGS!

✯ The listed prices are indications of prices, not guarantees. Prices of drugs, including PrEP, vary greatly from month to month, making these prices quickly outdated. We have however requested pharmacies to inform us about substantial increases and decreases of their prices.

✯ The listed prices are those of the cheapest generic PrEP available at the local pharmacy. Frequently however pharmaceutical companies have difficulties supplying pharmacies with specific drugs, forcing pharmacies to provide higher priced PrEP to their clients. If this is the case inquire with other pharmacies or the with the pharmacist about alternatives.

✯ Dutch pharmacies provide a variety of generic PrEP brands. All types of PrEP are of high and equal quality. Minor exception is PrEP from the brand Centrafarm, which cannot be for used more than 30 days after opening the jar. For those taking PrEP daily this is not a problem and can use this type of PrEP without any risks. For those taking PrEP only around risky sex (intermittent) this can be a problem. In this case ask for a different brand.

✯ PrEP needs to be prescribed by a healthcare provider. Ask for a prescription with your local GGD (sexual health clinic) or your general practitioner. If both are unwilling to help you can contact PrEPnu, we will try to help you out.

✯ Both PrEP-users as well as pharmacists have expressed frustration about the debates about the price of PrEP in the pharmacies. This problem is caused by the government not providing an adequate PrEP-program. Neither parties have caused this problem. Ask questions about the price of PrEP if this is higher than the prices listed below, but remain polite and friendly.