Maryland nPEP Standing Order Program Training for Pharmacists

**CE Credits Pending Approval**

Description:  

The 2024 Maryland Legislative Session concluded with the approval of HB0127, which established the Non-Occupational Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (nPEP) Standing Order Program (“The Program”). The Program authorizes pharmacists to dispense nPEP under certain circumstances. This module presents to pharmacists the clinical and administrative tasks necessary to prescribe and/or dispense nPEP under a standing order when requested.

Faculty:  

Misty Carney, B.S., PharmD, AAHIVP
Prevention and Health Promotion Administration
Infectious Disease Prevention and Health Services Bureau

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this webinar, you will be able to:
  • Discuss HIV epidemiology locally and nationally
  • Describe HIV prevention using nPEP treatment options
  • Describe Maryland’s nPEP Standing Order Program
  • Explain the pharmacist’s role in the Program
  • Describe the process and protocol for the Program
  • Discuss the management of sexual assault survivors
  • Recall the funding options for patients who receive nPEP
  • Describe additional resources for pharmacists registered for the Program