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Are you PrEP’d to Discuss Sexual Health & HIV Prevention?

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Suggested Readings

Emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide; January 2020.

AIDS Info. US Department of Health and Human Services.

Emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate; July 2020.

AIDS Info. US Department of Health and Human Services.

Antiretroviral prophylaxis for HIV prevention in heterosexual men and women.

Baeten JM, et al. N Engl J Med. 2012;367(5):399-410.

Stigma, medical mistrust, and perceived racism may affect PrEP awareness and uptake in black compared to white gay and bisexual men in Jackson, Mississippi and Boston, Massachusetts.

Cahill S, et al. AIDS Care. 2017;29(11):1351-1358.

Assessing the efficacy and feasibility of a retail pharmacy-based HIV testing program.

Collins BC, et al. 24th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) 2017; February 13-17, 2017; Seattle, WA. Abstract 962.

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Lifetime risk of a diagnosis of HIV infection in the United States.

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PrEParing to end the HIV epidemic—California's route as a road map for the United States.

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HPTN083 interim results: pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) containing long-acting injectable cabotegravir (CAB-LA) is safe and highly effective for cisgender men and transgender women who have sex with men (MSM, TGW).

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Community pharmacy delivered PrEP to STOP HIV transmission: an opportunity NOT to miss!

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Why don't patients take their drugs? The role of communication, context and culture in patient adherence and the work of the pharmacist in HIV/AIDS.

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4 findings from a successful HIV PrEP program.

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Phase 3 randomized, controlled DISCOVER study of daily emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide (F/TAF) or emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (F/TDF) for HIV preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP): week 96 results.

Ruane P, et al. 17th European AIDS Conference (EACS); November 6-9, 2019; Basel, Switzerland. Poster PE3/16.

Interdisciplinary care team with pharmacist in a community-based HIV clinic.

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Trends in the San Francisco human immunodeficiency virus epidemic in the "Getting to Zero" era.

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How to incorporate HIV PrEP into your practice.

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Implementation of a community pharmacy-based pre-exposure prophylaxis service: a novel model for pre-exposure prophylaxis care.

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Linked Resources

Point-of-Care™ 301 Online CPE Monograph: Expanding HIV Prevention in
Colorado—and Nationwide: A PEP/PrEP Training Guide for Pharmacists

Are you seeking specific insights and suggestions as you prepare to implement postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) and preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in your pharmacy practice? This activity qualifies participants for 2.0 CPE credits and fulfills Colorado State Board of Pharmacy training requirements under Colorado State House Bill (HB) 20-1061. Take advantage of the Q&A Forum available at: www.PrEPforCOPharms.com

Colorado Pharmacists Society has been the key entity for Statewide Protocols in Colorado, from legislation and regulatory efforts, to creation, education and implementation of all protocols. Please see additional information about the CO PrEP/PEP protocol and additional links and educational offerings HERE.

Clinical Practice Guidelines

Guidance and resources during disruption of STD clinical services; update on STD treatment options.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; May 2020.

2018 quick reference guide: recommended laboratory HIV testing algorithm for serum or plasma specimens.

CDC Stacks. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; last updated January 2018.

2015 sexually transmitted diseases treatment guidelines.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015; last reviewed December 2020.

Updated guidelines for antiretroviral postexposure prophylaxis after sexual, injection drug use, or other nonoccupational exposure to HIV—United States, 2016.

CDC Stacks. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; last updated May 2018.

HIV testing.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; 2020.

HIV testing in retail pharmacies (training for pharmacists and pharmacy staff).

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; 2020.

Standards of Care for the Health of Transsexual, Transgender, and Gender Nonconforming People.

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Antiretroviral drugs for treatment and prevention of HIV infection in adults: 2018 recommendations of the International Antiviral Society—USA Panel.

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ASHP [American Society of Health-System Pharmacists] guidelines on pharmacist involvement in HIV care.

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US Public Health Service. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; 2018.

Professional Resources

American Academy of HIV Medicine; supporting the HIV care provider and the profession.

State of Colorado. House Bill 20-1061.

The enacted bill concerning pharmacists’ ability to provide HIV infection prevention medications to patients. July 13, 2020.

State of Colorado. State Board of Pharmacy. Colorado State Board of Pharmacy Statewide Protocol: Pre-exposure and post-exposure prophylaxis of HIV.

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Basic statistics.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; October 2020.

HIV in the United States by region.

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HIV and youth.

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; May 2020.

Taking a sexual history.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; April 2020.

Database of antiretroviral drug interactions.

HIV InSite. University of California, San Francisco; 2019.

PrEP to prevent HIV and promote sexual health.

New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute, Clinical Guidelines Program; February 2020.

Sexual history taking toolkit; July 2020.

TargetHIV.

Ending the HIV epidemic: ready, set, PrEP.

US Department of Health and Human Services.

Center of Excellence for Transgender Health.

Prevention Science, Department of Medicine; University of California, San Francisco; 2021.

National Clinician Consultation Center.

University of California, San Francisco; 2020.

HIV drug interactions.

University of Liverpool (website); January 2021.

Patient Resources

HIV basics.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; November 2020.

HIV risk reduction tool. How can I prevent getting or transmitting HIV?

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; June 2020.

Positively Aware.

Positively Aware, created by TPAN (Test Positive Aware Network), is a source of HIV-treatment news for consumers, as well as an educational tool for HIV caregivers. The site features PrEP resources, including videos for men who have sex with men and transgender people.

Prevention for women. Resources on HIV prevention for U.S. women.

HIVE online; 2019.

HIV resources.

National Institutes of Health; September 2020.

UCSF transgender care.

University of California, San Francisco; 2019.

Related activities
Monograph 
2.00 ACPE

Expanding HIV Prevention in Colorado—and Nationwide

A PEP/PrEP Training Guide for Pharmacists

Faculty: Dan Scales, Pharm D, AAHIVP; Emily Zadvorny, PharmD, BCPS
Release: 02/16/2021
Expiration: 02/16/2022