The Pharmacy Practice Act allows pharmacists in the state to provide PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) under a standing order issued by either an Illinois-licensed physician or the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). IDPH has now issued said standing order, along with a corresponding press release. In accordance with the law and the standing order’s protocols, pharmacists are required to complete specific training. Additionally, IDPH will monitor and collect data on the program’s utilization. For patients, IDPH has established this website.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.