An observational survey assessing the extent of PrEP and PEP furnishing in San Francisco Bay Area pharmacies

Bellman, Rob; Mohebbi, Sheila; Nobahar, Nikki; Parizher, Jacqueline; Apollonio, Dorie E.

doi:10.1016/j.japh.2021.08.001

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“…The advantages of initiating PrEP and Post- Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) through retail pharmacies were examined by one solely qualitative study (Koester et al) and one mixed methods study [ 22 , 23 ]. Koester et al described patient accessibility as one of the main advantages for implementing PrEP and PEP in retail community pharmacies [ 22 ].…”

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“…Additionally, pharmacists must have a clear referral process to provide patients with treatment options for conditions identified during the initiation of PrEP that would otherwise be treated in a primary care setting [ 22 ]. One factor that contributed to the successful implementation of the PrEP and PEP protocols in a pharmacy setting was the development of a stigma-free work environment [ 23 ]. This was achieved through the appropriate training of pharmacy staff on how to behave when encountering HIV-positive persons and how to combat HIV through preventive measures [ 23 ].…”

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“…One factor that contributed to the successful implementation of the PrEP and PEP protocols in a pharmacy setting was the development of a stigma-free work environment [ 23 ]. This was achieved through the appropriate training of pharmacy staff on how to behave when encountering HIV-positive persons and how to combat HIV through preventive measures [ 23 ].…”

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A Qualitative Systematic Literature Review of the Role of U.S. Pharmacists in Prescribing Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)

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Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is an effective treatment to combat the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) endemic, but the uptake of PrEP has been low in the United States (U.S.). While individuals may access PrEP via obtaining a prescription from their prescriber and having it dispensed by their pharmacist, less cumbersome access points may exist. This systematic literature review evaluates qualitative literature to explore the role of pharmacists, pharmacy services, and interprofessional collaborations for persons seeking PrEP in the United States. Four electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, and Embase) were searched in February 2022 and yielded 3841 results. After excluding duplicates, two researchers reviewed 2461 studies. These results were screened for inclusion and exclusion criteria and yielded 71 studies for full review. Out of these 71 studies, five studies met the pre-selected inclusion criteria. Of the five studies, four were qualitative studies, and one was a mixed-methods study. The studies examined different aspects of initiating PrEP and diverse outcomes, such as screening for PrEP, barriers to access PrEP, feasibility to access PrEP, accessibility via community pharmacy to PrEP, and interdisciplinary collaboration between members of the healthcare team to expand patient access to PrEP. A gap in the qualitative literature focusing on U.S. pharmacists’ roles in initiation and provision of PrEP for diverse populations may exist. While PrEP promotion and uptake are largely affected by convenience and accessibility, future interventions and strategies should include training pertaining to PrEP screening, stigma reduction, privacy considerations, and PrEP dispensing.

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“…One study included data from 20 different countries[ 68 ]. Most studies (n = 42) utilized quantitative methods, with 2 qualitative studies[ 29 , 43 ] and 2 mixed-method designs [ 39 , 60 ]. A majority of studies (n = 27) were comprised of MSM, three of which explicitly focused on young MSM[ 21 , 29 , 30 ].…”

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Characterizing the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on HIV PrEP care: A Review and Synthesis of the Literature

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2022

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The global COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdown measures have caused disruptions to sexual health services and created additional barriers to the continuity of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among key populations. This review provides an examination of the influences of the pandemic on engagement in the PrEP care continuum. Using the PRISMA guideline, 46 studies were included in this review and the synthesis. Most of the studies were conducted in high-income settings through quantitative analysis. A majority of studies examining the changes in PrEP use suggested a decline or discontinuation in PrEP uptake during the pandemic. The most common reasons for stopping using PrEP were perceived barriers to PrEP-related care, having reduced sexual behaviors and fewer sexual partners, and reduced perceived risk of HIV infection. Limited studies documenting an increase in PrEP uptake were all in specific PrEP optimizing programs. During the pandemic, there is also an emerging trend of switching to on-demand PrEP from daily oral PrEP. Future studies should understand the mechanism of strategies that facilitated the improvements during the pandemic. PrEP implementation programs should consider alternative PrEP modalities and provide consistent and comprehensive knowledge about correct information.

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“…No prescrição para uso da PREP para suas parcerias sexuais (BELLMAN et al, 2022). O baixo conhecimento sobre PEP e PEP pode interferir nos esforços de prevenção secundária do HIV.…”

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An observational survey assessing the extent of PrEP and PEP furnishing in San Francisco Bay Area pharmacies

Cited by 13 publications

References 19 publications

A Qualitative Systematic Literature Review of the Role of U.S. Pharmacists in Prescribing Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)

A Qualitative Systematic Literature Review of the Role of U.S. Pharmacists in Prescribing Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)

Characterizing the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on HIV PrEP care: A Review and Synthesis of the Literature

Efetividade de intervenção educativa com mulheres vivendo com HIV/aids acerca do conhecimento e crenças sobre a prevenção da transmissão sexual do HIV

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