APhA Policy Manual

Pharmacists Roles in Sexually Transmitted Infection Prevention and Treatment in Underserved Patients

EDUCATION, CURRICULUM AND COMPETENCE FOR PHARMACY LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, AND REGULATION PHARMACY PRACTICE PRESCRIBING AUTHORITY PUBLIC HEALTH

APhA affirms that pharmacists play a vital role in improving outcomes in patients with or at risk of sexually transmitted infections.
APhA supports the pharmacist's role in the development of education and resources for individuals with Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT), Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) in order to increase awareness and access.
APhA advocates for revision of state practice acts to permit pharmacists to independently prescribe for individuals with Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT), Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) therapy.