An Interprofessional Discussion on How to Overcome Barriers and Improve Access to HIV PrEP

An Interprofessional Discussion on How to Overcome Barriers and Improve Access to HIV PrEP is organized by Pharmacy Times Continuing Education (PTCE).,Description:,Evidence suggests that the uptake of preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) use in the United States remains low despite substantial HIV risk among certain populations. There also has been documented disparities in PrEP prescription, use, and adherence, suggesting that PrEP delivery to persons of racial or ethnic minority populations has not been equitable. Managed care pharmacists can be instrumental in supporting efforts to identify people most vulnerable to HIV transmission, address disparities, educate on behaviors to reduce risk, link at-risk people to providers, and initiate PrEP as allowed under state laws. Furthermore, managed care professionals and pharmacists can be involved in the selection of safe and effective PrEP medication regimens that have been tailored to consider individual preferences for treatment. Panelists will describe the current landscape of HIV PrEP and share nuances of currently available PrEP regimens as well as clinical considerations for the development of alternative PrEP formulations. Initiatives that managed care professionals can lead to help expand PrEP access, diminish disparities, and remove barriers to medication uptake for those most at risk of contracting HIV will also be discussed.,Educational Objectives,At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:,• Expose disparities in HIV preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) related to race, gender, age, and other social determinants of health,• Differentiate existing and emerging HIV PrEP options with regard to efficacy and safety,• Illustrate how pharmacists as part of an interprofessional team can improve access to and overcome barriers to the use and persistence of HIV PrEP