Task Force Issues Grade ‘A’ Final Recommendation on Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) to Prevent Acquisition of HIV; Provides Clinical Discussion Guide to Support Conversations Between Providers and their Patients on PrEP
August 22, 2023 | |
Task Force Issues Grade ‘A’ Final Recommendation on Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) to Prevent Acquisition of HIV; Provides Clinical Discussion Guide to Support Conversations Between Providers and their Patients on PrEP
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released a final recommendation statement on pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to prevent acquisition of HIV. The Task Force issued a grade ‘A’ recommendation that clinicians prescribe preexposure prophylaxis using effective antiretroviral therapy to adults and adolescent weighing at least 35 kg (77 lb) who are at increased risk of HIV acquisition to decrease the… (Colocho, August 22, 2023) #Coverage Decisions, #Prevention
