APhA Foundation Project IMPACT: Test and Treat manuscript now published

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Foundation today announced the publication of the peer-reviewed manuscript Project IMPACT: Test and Treat, Increasing Access to Test and Treat Services Through Community Pharmacy in the latest volume of INNOVATIONS in Pharmacy.

In Project IMPACT: Test and Treat , 15 community pharmacies throughout the country provided patients with access to test and treat services for COVID-19, strep, and flu. After completion of the test and discussion with the patient, the pharmacist could prescribe and dispense treatment in accordance with an established protocol as allowed by either their state board of pharmacy or in collaboration with a provider. The pharmacist provided counseling and follow-up scheduling as needed.

"This important work shows the exceptional outcomes that occur when pharmacists are involved," said Benjamin Bluml, RPh, APhA Foundation executive director and senior vice president of research and innovation. "We will continue to build upon this momentum to demonstrate the value pharmacists provide to patients when they're empowered with appropriate compensation and practice authority to serve those in their community."

Project IMPACT: Test and Treat resulted in 88% of patients who were prescribed medication by the pharmacist receiving medication on the very same day. Researchers concluded that pharmacists are able to provide meaningful clinical benefits as well as cost savings to the patient and the health care system. Read the full manuscript here .

APhA Foundation would like to express sincere gratitude to the 15 community pharmacies that participated in this initiative. Financial and material support was provided by Abbott Laboratories.

To learn more about the APhA Foundation, visit aphafoundation.org.

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