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Real-World Issues in HIV Prevention & Treatment: The Critical Role of the Community Pharmacist

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Overview / Abstract:

HIV incidence in the United States has recently declined, while advances in antiretroviral therapy (ART) have improved the longevity and quality of life of many people living with HIV.1,2 Nevertheless, opportunities to expand the capacity for HIV prevention and management abound. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued updated guidance on HIV preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for certain high-risk cohorts.3-5 Additionally, evidence-based guidelines related to HIV testing and the comprehensive care of HIV-infected patients are updated frequently.6 Given the increasingly busy environments of most health care settings, it is not surprising that providers are challenged to stay abreast of the latest best-practice recommendations. Moreover, the resulting gaps in HIV care are often exacerbated by limitations in access to health care. Accessibility and fundamental skill sets make pharmacists well-positioned to improve comprehensive and collaborative efforts for HIV prevention and management.7 In this Evidence-Based Best Practices program, expert faculty will discuss the potential roles of pharmacists in testing for HIV infection, identifying patients who are eligible for PrEP, and selecting ART regimens for individuals living with HIV. The overall goal is to improve the ability of practicing pharmacists to engage in multidisciplinary and longitudinal HIV prevention and treatment strategies.

References
1. CDC Fact Sheet. HIV Incidence: Estimated Annual Infections in the U.S., 2008-2014. Overall and by Transmission Route. https://www.cdc.gov/nchhstp/newsroom/docs/factsheets/hiv-incidence-fact-sheet_508.pdf. Accessed January 26, 2018.
2. CDC. Understanding the HIV Care Continuum. 2017. https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/pdf/library/factsheets/cdc-hiv-care-continuum.pdf. Accessed January 26, 2018.
3. CDC. USPHS Preexposure Prophylaxis for the Prevention of HIV Infection in the United States—2014. https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/pdf/prepguidelines2014.pdf. Accessed January 26, 2017.
4. Grant RM, et al. Preexposure chemoprophylaxis for HIV prevention in men who have sex with men. N Engl J Med. 2010;363(27):2587-2599.
5. Baeten J, et al. Antiretroviral prophylaxis for HIV prevention in heterosexual men and women. N Engl J Med. 2012;367(5):399-410.
6. US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in Adults and Adolescents Living with HIV. https://aidsinfo.nih.gov/guidelines/html/1/adult-and-adolescent-arv/0. Updated 2018.
7. Schafer JJ, et al. ASHP guidelines on pharmacist involvement in HIV care. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2016;73(7):468-494.

Expiration

Jul 06, 2019

Discipline(s)

Nurse Practitioner , Nursing CNE, Pharmacy CPE, Physician CME, Physician Assistant CME

Format

Online, Webinar / Webcast / Video

Credits / Hours

1.0

Accreditation

ACPE

Presenters / Authors / Faculty

Jennifer Cocohoba, PharmD, BCPS, AAHIVP; Dan Scales, PharmD; Elyse Tung, PharmD, BCACP

Sponsors / Supporters / Grant Providers

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Gilead Sciences, Inc., jointly provided by Global Education Group and Integritas Communications, and in collaboration with The American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM).

Keywords / Search Terms

Integritas Communications Integritas Communications, ACPE, Pharmacist, HIV, prevention, PrEP, Free CE, Free CME, CME, CE, human immunodeficiency virus, Pre-exposure prophylaxis, Continuing Medical Education, Continuing Education, video, webcast, Evidence-Based Best Practices, Cocohoba, Scales, Tung, antiretroviral therapy, ART Free CE CME

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