Can pharmacists help end HIV? new study trains louisiana pharmacists to prescribe PrEP

NCT ID NCT06530225

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study will train 75 Louisiana pharmacists to prescribe PrEP, a daily pill that prevents HIV. The training includes lessons on health disparities and implicit bias, plus mentoring. Researchers want to see if this increases the number of PrEP prescriptions, especially in communities that often miss out on HIV prevention.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Education and mentoring program for pharmacists

What this could lead to

If successful, this could expand PrEP access in Louisiana and reduce HIV infection rates, especially in underserved communities.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study (75 pharmacists) focused on training, not patient outcomes. It may not show a direct impact on HIV prevention or be scalable.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

HIV infectious disease prevention target

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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Xavier University of Louisiana

    New Orleans, Louisiana, 70125, United States