New York
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New York pharmacists can directly dispense hormonal contraception (pills, patches, and vaginal rings) under a statewide standing order to patients of all ages, in addition to emergency contraception, since 2024. Pharmacist prescribing of contraception is an important clinical service for your local community.
The patient’s copay for birth control is the same, regardless of whether the prescription is from a pharmacist, physician, or other provider type. NYRx, New York’s Medicaid program, even provides payment for this pharmacist service. In addition, issuing a prescription for emergency contraception allows you to bill the patient’s insurance and eliminate patient out-of-pocket costs.
Below you will find links to board of pharmacy and standing order materials, an implementation toolkit, and training to prepare you to offer contraceptive services in your pharmacy.
Training
New York Pharmacist Contraception Services Training Program
This home study training program created in partnership with the the New York State Council of Health-system Pharmacists (NYSCHP) is being presented to prepare New York pharmacists to provide contraception care under the standing order approved on March 19, 2024. This training includes instruction on all topics required by the commissioner.
State Champion
We're building a state-based network of pharmacist leaders to expand access to contraception and build momentum for pharmacy-based reproductive health services. Your State Champion serves as a local resource and advocate within the Birth Control Pharmacist Community.
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