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Tuberculosis For Health Professionals

Below you can find tuberculosis (TB) information and tools for health care professionals.


Latent TB infection medication

Latent TB infection medication availability (Last updated 11/29/23)*
Please note: Current processing time for LTBI Medication Orders is 1 to 2 weeks due to circumstances outside of WTBP's control

 Stable availability: Isoniazid (INH), Rifampin (4R), Rifapentine (3HP)
*If new orders exceed supply, priority will be given to TB contacts and those with high-risk factors, F-02314. (PDF)

For LTBI medications in pill form, automatic refills will be dispensed. For liquid or compounded medication, please complete the following steps to send a refill request:

  1. Fill out the medical refill request form, F-44126. (PDF)
  2. Upload it to the filing cabinet in WEDSS.
  3. Change the status to "LTBI Medication refill order."

 Please note that, as of 7/18/22, automatic refills are resumed for both 3HP and 4R.

  • If you are obtaining 3HP or rifampin through another pharmacy, ensure that they have enough medication set aside to complete the entire course of treatment for your patient.
  • Continue to check your email and this webpage for the most up to date information on LTBI medication supplies.
  • Contact the Wisconsin TB Program with any questions by email, or by calling 608-261-6319.

TB events

2023 Wisconsin Virtual Tuberculosis (TB) Summit (Spring 2023) - stay tuned for more information on the 2024 TB Summit!: Join local, state, and national experts to learn more about TB, in Wisconsin and their work to understand and improve care for people diagnosed with TB across our community. 2023 sessions included:

  • TB Epidemiology and Resources: Local, State, and National
  • Uniting for Ukraine Program: Personal and Clinical Perspectives
  • TB and the Perinatal Period: Clinical Management and Case Review
  • TB Disease Treatment Update: Interim Guidance and Case Review for 4-Month Regimen
  • Ask the Experts: Your TB Questions Answered

The Wisconsin TB Program is hosting a series of webinars on various tuberculosis topics: Join local, state, and national experts to learn more about TB, in Wisconsin and their work to understand and improve care for people diagnosed with TB across our community. Free to register.

Check out additional archived webinars from the Bureau of Communicable Diseases.

2023 Wisconsin Mycobacteriology Laboratory Network Conference (WMLN) (Nov. 8, 2023): The annual WMLN conference is a forum for participants to share information and discuss issues related to maintaining state-wide excellence in mycobacteriology testing. This workshop is intended for laboratory professionals currently performing mycobacteria culture or identification. It is also intended for public health personnel involved in mycobacteria case management or mycobacteria prevention efforts. 


Questions about TB? Contact Us!
Phone: 608-261-6319 ǀ Fax: 608-266-0049

Last revised November 29, 2023