PrEP Clinic Ottawa — Walk-In Sexual Health Care at The Centrum Pharmacy Walk-In Clinic
Finding a PrEP clinic in Ottawa that accepts walk-ins, takes OHIP, and offers the full range of modern sexual health services shouldn’t be difficult. At The Centrum Pharmacy Walk-In Clinic, it isn’t. We provide PrEP (the HIV prevention pill), DoxyPEP, and comprehensive STI testing lab requisitions and treatment — no referral, no appointment, no hassle.
Whether you’re starting HIV prevention for the first time, need a prescription after a potential exposure, or want to get tested for STIs, our physicians can see you the same day.
Why Ottawa Patients Choose The Centrum Pharmacy Walk-In Clinic
- Walk-in access — no appointment or referral required
- OHIP covered — physician consultations billed to your health card
- Full scope — PrEP, DoxyPEP, and STI testing in one visit
- Serving Orleans and all of Ottawa
- Inclusive, non-judgmental care for all identities and backgrounds
- Confidential — your visit is completely private
PrEP in Ottawa — The HIV Prevention Pill, Walk-In Available
PrEP is a once-daily pill that reduces your risk of getting HIV by up to 99% when taken consistently. It’s recommended for anyone who may be at risk — regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation.
Centrum Medical is one of the only walk-in clinics in Ottawa where you can see a physician, get assessed, and walk out with a PrEP prescription — all in one visit, covered by OHIP.
What happens at your PrEP visit:
- Chat with a physician — no judgment, no rush
- Get a same-day prescription if PrEP is right for you
- Bloodwork requisition handled on the spot
- Follow-up plan set (standard check-ins every 3 months)
- Already on PrEP? Walk-in refills and follow-ups available too
By the numbers: The PrEP access gap in Canada
Of all Canadians who would benefit from PrEP, only 17% are actually using it — not because they don’t want to, but because getting a prescription is too complicated. Centrum makes it a same-day walk-in.
DoxyPEP in Ottawa — STI Prevention After Exposure
DoxyPEP is an antibiotic taken within 72 hours of a sexual exposure to help prevent chlamydia and syphilis — and it works. Clinical studies show it reduces syphilis and chlamydia by around 70% and gonorrhea by around 50% in people at high risk.
Despite strong evidence, DoxyPEP is hard to access in Ottawa. The Centrum Pharmacy Walk-In Clinic is one of the few walk-in clinics in the city where a doctor can assess and prescribe DoxyPEP on the same visit — no appointment, no referral required.
Why DoxyPEP matters right now:
Ottawa syphilis cases: from 1 per month to 1–2 per day
“Going back some 20 years of practice, we would have seen in Ottawa a single new case of infectious syphilis every month and now it’s probably every one to two days.” — Ottawa Public Health nurse practitioner, CBC News, 2024
Ontario gonorrhea cases hit 14,146 in 2023 — up 20% in a single year. National syphilis rates rose 109% between 2018 and 2022. DoxyPEP is one of the few tools that directly addresses this.
DoxyPEP is typically recommended for:
- Anyone with a potential chlamydia or syphilis exposure in the past 72 hours
- Gay, bi, and other men who have sex with men with recent STI exposure
- Trans women with recent exposure
- Anyone advised by a sexual health provider to consider it
Important: DoxyPEP does not prevent HIV. If you’re concerned about HIV exposure in the last 72 hours, ask us about PEP (the HIV morning-after pill) at the same visit.
Full Sexual Health Care — Orleans & All of Ottawa
Sexual health is part of your overall health, and it deserves the same straightforward access as any other medical concern. Beyond PrEP, DoxyPEP, and STI testing, our doctors at The Centrum Pharmacy Walk-In Clinic can help with:
- PEP — the HIV pill taken after a potential exposure (must start within 72 hours)
- Contraception counselling and prescriptions
- Vaccine guidance — Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, HPV, Mpox
- Sexual health concerns alongside other medical conditions
- Referrals to specialist sexual health services when needed
- Confidential conversations about risk reduction — no judgment
Our doctors are experienced in the specific health needs of LGBTQ+ patients and provide care that is affirming, up to date, and discreet.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. Just walk in during clinic hours. A physician will assess you and can write a prescription on the same visit — no referral or prior appointment needed. Subject to doctor availability.
The physician visit is covered by OHIP. PrEP medication costs depend on your insurance — most private plans cover it, and programs like Trillium Drug can help if you don’t have coverage. Ask our physician at your visit.
DoxyPEP is an antibiotic (doxycycline) taken within 72 hours of sex to reduce the risk of chlamydia and syphilis. Centrum Pharmacy Walk-In Clinic is one of the only walk-in clinics in Ottawa prescribing it. No appointment or referral needed.
Yes — and we recommend it. Baseline STI testing lab requisitions are a standard part of starting PrEP, so combining both in one walk-in visit is the most efficient approach.
Absolutely. You don’t need a family doctor or referral. Walk in with your OHIP card and our physicians can provide care directly.
Completely. Your visit is private and protected by the same confidentiality as any other medical appointment.
Yes. Our physicians provide inclusive, affirming care for patients of all sexual orientations and gender identities, including gbMSM-specific services, DoxyPEP, and trans-inclusive sexual health care.
Yes — we serve all of Ottawa. If you’re coming from Barrhaven, Kanata, Centretown, Vanier, or anywhere else in the city, you’re welcome to walk in.
