Utilization of Doxycycline Postexposure Prophylaxis at a Midwestern United States HIV/PrEP Clinic
Shawnalyn W Sunagawa, Gabriel Codling, Elizabeth Lyden, Sara H Bares, Kimberly K. Scarsi, Joshua P Havens
Abstract
Appropriate, protocol-adherent, doxycycline postexposure prophylaxis prescribing occurred for 70% of prescriptions from our clinic. Most of the nonadherent prescribing was due to missed sexually transmitted infection screenings (89%). As utilization of doxycycline postexposure prophylaxis continues to increase, it is necessary to ensure appropriate follow-up and monitoring.
Topics & Concepts
MedicinePre-exposure prophylaxisDoxycyclineHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV)Family medicineMen who have sex with menGerontologySyphilisAntibioticsMicrobiologyBiologyHIV/AIDS Research and InterventionsHIV, Drug Use, Sexual RiskSyphilis Diagnosis and Treatment