Hormonal contraception prescribing: The 50 states of grey

Background: In the US, approximately 50% of pregnancies are unintended and barriers to contraceptive access is a contributing factor. Pharmacists have the opportunity to improve patient access to contraception. Several states have successfully implemented legislation authorizing pharmacists to prescribe self-administered hormonal contraception; the status of legislation in other states varies. Variability in mechanisms, processes, and terminology exists between states creating a need to ensure the quality, consistency, and sustainability of these programs as they are implemented.

Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy - May 1, 2018 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Brooke Griffin, Kathy Vest, Sarah Lynch, Autumn Stewart-Lynch, Krystalyn Weaver, Manmeet Kooner, Honey Joseph Source Type: research