CNBC June 9, 2023
Key Points
– Walmart has trained pharmacists on specialty HIV treatments in communities that are highly affected by the virus, and it plans to expand the program to nearly a dozen states this year.
– The HIV specialty pharmacies work with local clinics and community groups to try to engage patients on testing and gaining access to treatments.
– CVS and Walgreens have launched similar programs, partnering with an initiative from the federal government that aims to reduce the HIV epidemic by 2030.
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