Technician PrEP FAQs
What is the Ready, Set PrEP Program?
The Ready, Set, PrEP program is to help eligible uninsured people who are at risk of HIV infection gain access to no-cost Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) medication.
Which medications are included in the program?
The two medications currently FDA approved for Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) treatment are Truvada® and Descovy® which are manufactured by Gilead. Learn more about Descovy and Truvada.
Who is eligible for no-cost medications through the program?
To receive no-cost PrEP medication through the program, patients must:
- Test negative for HIV and be willing to get retested every 90 days
- Have a valid prescription from a healthcare provider
- NOT have insurance that covers prescription drugs
How do patients enroll in the program?
Patients can enroll in one of three ways:
- Online at GetYourPrEP.com
- Call 855.477.8410
- In person at a healthcare provider’s office, including a community health center where trained staff can assist you
How do I know if a patient is eligible?
Eligible patients will visit your pharmacy with a prescription and a Gilead Ready, Set, PrEP Trial Card voucher which indicates all requirements have been met. The voucher card looks like this:
If a patient shows up without their voucher information, what do I do?
A: The patient can call the program and a representative will be able to look up their information and provide the voucher processing information. Here’s the phone number and website:
1-855-447-8410
How do I process the prescription?
You will process the Voucher like any other discount card or voucher in order to receive the agreed reimbursement. Use the information on the Trial Card voucher and bill as the primary third-party billing. A zero-dollar copay will be returned. Processing details are on the back of the card.
Can a patient return the product to my pharmacy?
Patient returns of medications previously dispensed are not accepted as stated in the agreement.
What should I tell patients interested in learning more about the program?
- Give them a Ready, Set, PrEP flyer that has the program link https://www.getyourprep.com/
- Encourage them to talk to the pharmacist or their doctor to see if a PrEP medication would be right for them
- If they don’t have a regular doctor, they can find a provider using the HIV.gov locator
- Explain that the Ready, Set, PrEP program is for people at risk of getting HIV who do not have prescription drug coverage. If they have prescription insurance and have trouble paying, there may be other ways to get help with the cost of the medication
How can I help a patient who is interested in the program but has insurance?
Because patients with insurance are not eligible for the Ready, Set, PrEP program, you can encourage them to speak with their healthcare provider about treatment options with financial assistance programs for insured patients.
