West Virginia
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West Virginia Policy
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Age Restriction
West Virginia Resources
In 2019 the Family Planning Access Act was passed which permits pharmacists to dispense self-administered hormonal contraceptives (pill, patch, and ring) under a standing order to patients 18 years and older.
Training
Pharmacists who plan to dispense hormonal contraception under the standing order are required to enroll with the Board of Pharmacy and complete training and certification approved by the Board of Pharmacy and DHHR. A list of approved trainings is available here.
If you would like additional training on contraception methods, you can take our General Pharmacist Contraception Services Training Program. This program includes background, review of methods, contraception service procedures, patient education, service implementation, resources for both pharmacists and patients, and opportunities for advocacy and providing services.
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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General Resources
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