PREP Information – Medellin

PrEP is available in Medellin, but the process is different from the United States. This guide explains how to get PrEP legally and safely in Colombia. Please note that this guide is specifically for Truvada (Generic) and not Descovy as Descovy is not yet readily available as of this January 2026.

What You Need to Know

• A Colombian prescription is required

• US prescriptions are not valid unless reissued by a Colombian doctor

• Insurance is not required

• You can use a passport or cedula

• PrEP is easily accessible and affordable in Medellin

• Truvada (Generic) is readily available and easy to obtain
• Descovy is not readily available and is only available for those who have EPS and are unable to take Truvada (Generic)

Get a Colombian PrEP Prescription

To obtain PrEP, you must consult a doctor in Colombia. Any licensed doctor can prescribe PrEP after reviewing your lab results.

Recommended Doctor

If you are already on PrEP or prefer an English-speaking, LGBTQ+ friendly doctor, we recommend:

Dr. Luz Naranjo – Visit her business page here

• English speaking

• LGBTQ+ friendly

• Virtual appointments available

If you already have a US PrEP prescription, you can show it to her and she can issue a Colombian prescription.

• Prescriptions can be written for up to 6 months

• As of 2025, the consultation cost was COP 120.000

• Fees may change annually, so contact her directly for current pricing

Where to get testing for PrEP?

Lab testing is required to start or continue PrEP. If you need lab testing, you can visit any Bioreferencia location in Medellin and pay privately.

• If you are paying for PrEP out of pocket, Colombia does not have a requirement for the testing to get a prescription for PrEP without insurance, so you will need to do your own monthly testing and you can get up to 6 months at a time based on your prescription. Please follow directions below on how to purchase PrEP
• If you are using EPS or Private Colombian Insurance to pay for PrEP, they will only offer you PrEP monthly for free, and they will require you to do testing at their facilities for free and will ship it to your house for free. Please contact your EPS Doctor for information and do not follow the information below for Purchasing PrEP

Please note:

• Insurance is not required

• STD testing is more expensive without insurance

• If you plan to get insurance in Colombia, we recommend reviewing SURA plans

Purchase PrEP at Profamilia

With your prescription, simply visit ProFamilia below. Be sure to bring your prescription printed out, your passport or cedula and a the payment for PrEP (Cash, Transferencia and Credit Cards accepted)

Profamilia – Centro Medellin
Cl. 54 #43-47
La Candelaria, Medellín

Information accurate as of September 2025:

• TRUVADA costs COP 75.000 per month without insurance

• You can purchase and pick up your medication the same day