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Monitoring HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake in Australia: Issue 15

This report uses data extracted from every PrEP prescription supplied in Australia through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) between 1 January 2021 and 30 June 2026. Data are presented on the total number of people who have ever initiated PBS-subsidised PrEP, as well as the number of people dispensed PrEP within the past 12 months. These data are disaggregated by age, and by state/territory.

Key findings
  • As of 30 June 2026, 103,555 people had received PBS-subsidised PrEP at least once.
  • There were 53,928 people who received PrEP in the last 12 months by Apr-Jun 2026.
  • There were 3,229 who accessed PrEP via PBS for the first time between Apr-Jun 2026.
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Year published
2026
Report type
Other surveillance reports
Research program
HIV Epidemiology and Prevention Program
Project
Monitoring HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake in Australia
Focus areas
HIV
Research strengths
Epidemiology and surveillance
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