GUILD Learning and Development has announced a new course focusing on the role pharmacists have in providing HIV patients and other healthcare providers with advice on medication management and general health maintenance.
At the end of 2015, an estimated 25,313 people were living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in Australia and of those, an estimated 19,051 people were receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART).
HIV-infected individuals are now having fewer complications and can expect to live near-normal lifespans.
Recognising the importance of improving access to ART, in July 2015 valid PBS prescriptions were permitted to be dispensed by community pharmacies irrespective of the source of the PBS prescription.
In the era of life-long therapy for HIV, pharmacists have a role in providing both the patient and other healthcare providers with advice on medication management and general health maintenance.
Guild Learning and Development is partnering with ViiV Healthcare in an online course titled Community pharmacy guide to the management of HIV.
To enrol in this course please visit www.myCPD.org.au.
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