Information for Prescribers
Both pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP & PEP) can be prescribed and managed by any licensed prescriber in the state of Iowa.
These medications can be easily managed by a general practitioner or primary care provider and included in a patient's primary medical care.
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PrEP Information for Prescribers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and US Public Health Service released updated clinical practice guidelines in 2021 to assist prescribers in initiating and managing PrEP medications.
The National Clinician Consultation Center provides clinically supported advice on PrEP for healthcare providers including up-to-date clinical consultation for PrEP decision-making, from determining when PrEP is an appropriate part of a prevention program to understanding laboratory protocols and follow-up tests.
PEP Information for Prescribers
nPEP Clinical Practice Guidelines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released updated guidelines in 2016 to assist prescribers in the use of antiretrovirals for post-exposure prophylaxis after sexual, injection drug use, or other nonoccupational exposure to HIV.
nPEP Toolkit
Developed by the AIDS Education & Training Center Program (AETC), this toolkit provides information and resources for utilization and management of non-occupational post-exposure prophylaxis.
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