PrEP distribution in pharmacies: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Novel mechanisms of service delivery are needed to expand access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention. Providing PrEP directly through pharmacies could offer an additional option for reaching potential users.

Methods

We conducted a systematic review of studies examining effectiveness, values and preferences of end users and health workers, and cost of PrEP initiation and continuation through pharmacies (pharmacy access). We searched PubMed, CINAHL, LILACS and EMBASE through 2 December 2020. We also searched clinical trial registries and recent HIV conference abstracts. Standardised methods were used to search, screen and extract data from included studies.

Results

No studies met the inclusion criteria for the effectiveness review, for eit

SUBMITTER: Kennedy CE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8860049 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature