Could community pharmacies play a greater role in infectious disease care?
Clinical pharmacist Kate Mackie discusses the expanding role of community pharmacies in managing infectious diseases like HIV and hepatitis C. The shift includes administering long-acting injectable therapies and conducting point-of-care testing.
Why it matters
Expanding pharmacy services can improve patient access to specialized care and reduce the burden on traditional clinical settings.
Emerging models are focusing on HIV, viral hepatitis and STI care in community pharmacy settings.
The article provides a professional perspective on healthcare trends without taking a political stance.
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