Pharmacists Prescribe HIV Treatment and Enhance Care

In a move heralded as a significant victory for public health, South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has upheld a decision. This allows specially trained pharmacists to prescribe HIV treatment and initiate and manage antiretroviral treatment (ARVs) for people living with HIV. The South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) stated that the judgment will be instrumental in bridging a significant…

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