Enhanced Congenital Syphilis Response & Prevention

SHPDirectRX Implemented in October 2019 through a partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ■Piloted in Regions 4, 6, and 7 and limited to OB providers ▪Expanded statewide during COVID-19 response. ▪Medical providers are responsible for administering the injections, as well as assuring that patients are suitable candidates for bicillin injections Lifts burden of cost from provider (one dose ~$1,500) ■360 syringes of bicillin provided through this program; over 70 patients treated LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

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