Eligibility and Access

This information is developing, so we encourage you to check it again periodically for updates.

Is it Available Yet?

As of December 1, 2023, post exposure prophylaxis doxycycline (doxyPEP) is available at no cost for some folks accessing HIV PrEP though the provincial HIV PrEP program offered by the BC Centre for Excellence (BC-CfE).

Persons meeting all of the following criteria are eligible to access Doxycycline for PEP through BC-CfE:

  • Currently accessing HIV PrEP, ARVs, or HIV medication, through the BC Center for Excellence, and
  • Identifies as gay, bisexual or other man who has sex with men, or transgender woman, and
  • Is at increased risk of B-STI as indicated either by having a history of B-STI such as syphilis, chlamydia, or gonorrhea within the past year, or being clinically assessed as being at increased risk
  • Current BC resident with BC Medical Services Plan coverage or Interim Federal Health coverage

For further information, contact the BC-CfE Drug Treatment Program office at 604-806-8515.

Other Ways to Access Doxy

Some people have access to Doxycycline for PEP and/or PrEP because they are participating in research about DoxyPEP and/or PrEP. The DISCO study is comparing DoxyPEP to DoxyPrEP in participants across Canadian urban centres, including Vancouver.

If you are interested in participating in the DISCO study and want to learn more, visit: www.godisco.ca/participate.