USPHS SERVICE BREAKOUT: The Role of Pharmacists in Ending the HIV Epidemic

Sunday, October 29, 2023

14:15 – 15:15 CT

Location: Coronado A

CE: 1

ACPE Number: 0202-0000-23-348-L02-P
Activity Type: Knowledge-based

Speaker(s)

Xiao Hong (Gina) Huang, PharmD

Staff Pharmacist
United States Medical Center for Federal Prisoners, Springfield
Springfield, Missouri

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

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Neelam Gazarian, PharmD, M.S., AAHIVP

Deputy Director PACE Program Region 4
HHS/OASH/OIDP

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
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Elizabeth Thompson

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

Disclosure(s):

Xiao Hong (Gina) Huang, PharmD: No financial relationships to disclose

Neelam Gazarian, PharmD, M.S., AAHIVP: No financial relationships to disclose

Elizabeth Thompson: No financial relationships to disclose

This serssion was developed specifically for USPHS attendees.

This session will address the role of pharmacists in HIV and other infectious diseases in clinical and non-clinical settings. Speaker will discuss the pillars of HIV response and current trends in STIs and Viral Hepatitis.

Learning Objectives:

Provide an overview of HIV in the US
Describe the clinical role of pharmacists in HIV treatment and PrEP.
Provide an overview of barriers to implementation and share best practices.