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Part 1: The Pharmacist’s Role in Rapid ART
Supporting Patients With Newly Diagnosed HIV
Faculty: | Jennifer Cocohoba, PharmD; Jason J. Schafer, PharmD |
Release: | 10/09/2020 |
Expiration: | 10/09/2021 |
Part 2: The Pharmacist’s Role in Optimizing HIV Treatment
Supporting the Patients’ Adherence and Retention in Care
Faculty: | Jennifer Cocohoba, PharmD; Jason J. Schafer, PharmD |
Release: | 10/09/2020 |
Expiration: | 10/09/2021 |