HIV & Hep C Treatment Prescriber Support

To apply the learning from the STBBI Virtual Classrooms, STEPS helps physicians and nurse practitioners become Designated ARV (HIV) and/or DAA (Hep C) Prescribers with Saskatchewan Drug Plan. To support this, we offer HIV/Hep C Clinical Preceptorships and connect healthcare providers with experts in the field. You do not need to complete a Clinical Preceptorship to prescribe HIV and/or Hep C medications, or to become a designated prescriber. 

How to Become Recognized as a Designated ARV and/or DAA Prescriber for Saskatchewan

The STEPS program provides coordination and preparation of requests to SK Drug Plan on behalf of physicians and nurse practitioners who want to be become recognized as a Designated ARV (HIV) and/or DAA (Hep C) Treatment Prescriber for Saskatchewan.

Why become a Designated ARV and/or DAA Prescriber?

  • To ensure automatic ARV and/or DAA medication cost coverage for patients who are covered under SK Drug Plan.
  • ARV and DAA prescriptions written by non-designated prescribers are not eligible for online adjudication at pharmacies.

Please Note:

  • Patients covered under non-insured health benefits (NIHB) will have their ARV/DAA drug costs covered without the need for a prescriber to be recognized as a Designated ARV/DAA Prescriber through SK Drug Plan.
  • You do not need approval from the STEPS program to prescribe ARV and/or DAA medications; rather the STEPS program is able to assist with coordinating the SK Drug Plan's requirement of listing an Infectious Diseases specialist on your request.

If you would like to become recognized as a Designated ARV and DAA Precsriber for Saskatchewan, please complete the Designated ARV and/or DAA Prescriber request form or e-mail us at STEPS@usask.ca

Learn more about ARV medication cost coverage for people living with HIV in Saskatchewan.

HIV and Hep C Clinical Preceptorships

STEPS coordinates half or full day clinical preceptorships for Saskatchewan physcians and nurse practioners interested in treating and managing patients living with HIV and/or Hep C. This is an opportunity for these healthcare providers to shadow a STBBI clinician's day-to-day work. 

At this time, we are able to offer these opportunities in Saskatoon, Regina, Prince Albert, and North Battleford.

If you're interested in participating, please fill out the HIV/Hep C Clinical Preceptorship request form. 

Note: Limited number of opportunities are available and participants are prioritized based on the following criteria:
1) Currently (or interested) in prescribing HIV and/or STBBI medication treatment.
2) Currently (or will) be working in a clinic with a moderate or high volume of patients who require HIV/STBBI care.
3) Have received HIV/STBBI medical education from the STEPS program. 

If you're interested in becoming a mentor (physicians and nurse practitioners who work in HIV/Hep C clinics), please email us at STEPS@usask.ca