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Abstract Background Studies have shown that training interventions do fail when proper strategies are not in place for their implementation. The study described the implementation strategies used in the delivery of the HIV test services and measured implementation outcomes in the delivery of the services. Methods The study was conducted between August and November 2019 among 50 selected community pharmacists in Oyo State, Nigeria using a mixed-method of quantitative and qualitative data survey design. The implementation strategies used in the delivery of HIV test services (HTS) and the activities performed during the HTS and outreaches were described while both observational and survey methods were used to collect data. Data collected were analysed and presented in the form of reports, and pictorial presentations, through texts and responses to open-ended questions. The results were triangulated to increase the credibility and validity of the research findings. Results Response rate was 90%. Out of 919 HIV tests conducted, 19 (2.1%) were positive. More females (51%) were tested than males (49%), and mostly within the age range of 20–49 years (77.2%). All the respondents conducted rapid HIV testing, pre-testing counselling (95.6%), post-testing counselling (88.9%), and provision of confidential test results (86.7%). Images taken during the delivery of HTS and researchers’ observations showed respondents' ability to perform the tests as intended and the ability to invite clients for the tests. Participants felt that rendering the services was an interesting experience, which made them happy, satisfied, and fulfilled. The services also allowed them to improve on their professional deliverables and practice, showcased the relevance of pharmacists in rendering HTS, creating awareness of the menace of HIV/AIDS, and helping people to stop the spread. Conclusion The study showed that HTS is acceptable, appropriate, feasible, and easy to adopt in community pharmacies and penetration was high. For sustainability, community pharmacists should be well remunerated, and need for established policy to include this scope in community pharmacy practice.
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