This report uses data extracted from every PrEP prescription supplied in Australia through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) between 1 April 2018 and 31 Dec 2024. 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 31 Dec 2024, 85,451 people had received PBS-subsidised PrEP at least once.
- There were 47,938 people who received PrEP in the last 12 months by Oct-Dec 2024.
- There were 2,765 who accessed PrEP via PBS for the first time between Oct-Dec 2024.
