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Expedited Partner Therapy

Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT) is a program in New York State that lets a health care provider prescribe certain antibiotics (medicine) to the sexual partner(s) of a person with Chlamydia.

• Information for people diagnosed with Chlamydia - Expedited Partner Therapy: Limiting the Spread of Chlamydia in New York State
• Information for sex partners receiving EPT - Expedited Partner Therapy: A Guide for Partner Care

Information for Health Care Providers

• Summary of Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT) for Health Care Providers in New York State
  • Order Form for Educational Materials and Provider Summary
• EPT Guidelines for Health Care Providers in New York State for Chlamydia trachomatis
• Health Commissioner's Letter to Providers, March 2011 (PDF, 45 KB, 2pg.)
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Pharmacists
• Public Health Law § 2312
• Notice of Adoption - Expedited Partner Therapy to Treat Chlamydia Trachomatis, NYS Register October 13, 2010