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  1. Fulltext Development and evaluation of an online HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) training program for community pharmacists to implement pharmacy-led PrEP services in Malaysia
    Gan YN, Zaki R, Hafidzar SA, Koh KC, Ahmad Nizaruddin M, Mohd Noh R, et al.
    PLoS One, 2025;20(8):e0328713.
    PMID: 40824910 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0328713
    INTRODUCTION: Expanding HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) through pharmacies may improve access for key populations. As part of the preparation phase of the EPIS (Exploration-Preparation-Implementation-Sustainment) framework, we developed and evaluated an online, self-paced PrEP training program for community pharmacists to prepare for a pilot, pharmacy-led PrEP service in Malaysia.

    MATERIALS AND METHODS: In May 2023, a PrEP training committee developed an online training program covering PrEP efficacy, safety, eligibility, baseline assessments, laboratory testing, prescribing, and special circumstances, and pre-/post-training knowledge tests. In June 2023, 18 community pharmacists asynchronously completed the training. Effectiveness was evaluated using a 20-question pre-/post-training knowledge test, with responses calculated into percentage scores, alongside participant feedback. Paired t-tests assessed knowledge score differences (p 

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