Interesting that the UK-based Independent did this reporting without mentioning that the NHS still hasn't issued approval for Truvada to be provided outside of trial programs.
https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/life/prep-is-finally-available-on...
http://www.pmlive.com/pharma_news/nhs_england_will_make_prep...
So it seems that your claim is (thankfully) outdated.