The National Status of Pharmacists’ Ability to Prescribe Hormonal Contraceptives

Presenter Information

Aleese SmithFollow
Urvi Patel, Roseman University of Health Sciences
Alexandra Arledge, Roseman University of Health Sciences
Josie Young, Roseman University of Health Sciences
Erin Johanson, Roseman University of Health Sciences

Event Website

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/11zcULQ3UHmKhWyjQBqb6T0MrbQWvHYsC/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=105860419288898579218&rtpof=true&sd=true

Description

The scope of practice for pharmacists first expanded in California and Oregon with the ability to prescribe hormonal contraceptives to patients in their communities. Since 2016, over 33 states now allow for pharmacist prescribing of birth control in their pharmacy practice laws.

90% of Americans live within 5 miles of a retail pharmacy, making community pharmacies an accessible resource who may otherwise be unable to access contraceptives. The gap in care experienced by certain patient populations is now being filled by pharmacists with their ability to prescribe birth control.

Disciplines

Clinical Trials | Community Health and Preventive Medicine | Health and Medical Administration | Health Services Administration | Health Services Research | Medical Education | Medicine and Health Sciences | Primary Care | Public Health Education and Promotion | Women's Health

Recommended Citation

Smith, Aleese; Patel, Urvi; Arledge, Alexandra; Young, Josie; and Johanson, Erin, "The National Status of Pharmacists’ Ability to Prescribe Hormonal Contraceptives" (2024). Annual Research Symposium. 17.
https://ecommons.roseman.edu/researchsymposium/2024/public_health/17