Posts by Sally
Thanks, Birth Control Day
Join The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy, Bedsider, and me in saying, “Thanks, Birth Control” today! Birth control is a wonderful tool that helps us help our…
Read MoreHow to Set Your Birth Control Formulary and Inventory Levels
Inventory management can either make or break a pharmacy or clinic. It’s one of those things that you absolutely must keep a close eye on. Otherwise, things can go from…
Read MoreMore Birth Control Supplies Leads to Longer Use
More frequent trips to the pharmacy to pick up refills are bad for patients when it comes to birth control. Studies have shown that when patients are given more supplies…
Read MoreColorado is Third State Allowing Pharmacists to Prescribe Birth Control
More good news about access to birth control is coming from the state level. Colorado has passed legislation authorizing pharmacists to prescribe birth control after obtaining additional training. They are…
Read MoreAn OTC Birth Control Pill Could Become a Reality
An over-the-counter (OTC) birth control pill is finally on the horizon. HRA Pharma, a French pharmaceutical company, has recently formed a partnership with the nonprofit research organization Ibis Reproductive Health…
Read MoreMPR Ask the Experts Interview
A few months ago, I was interviewed by the team at Monthly Prescribing Reference (MPR) regarding pharmacist prescribing of oral contraceptives. The newsletter has just been published and I want…
Read MoreCDC Updates Guidelines for Contraceptive Use
The CDC has just released the second editions of both guidelines related to contraception. The 2016 U.S. Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use (U.S. MEC) comprises recommendations for the use…
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Birth Control and Population Issues
With more women and men empowered to control their fertility with planning and birth control use, some populations are seeing drops in childbearing. Some countries are concerned about population declines and are promoting…
Read MoreWomen’s Life Plans Have Changed
The average American woman’s life plan has changed drastically over the last few decades. It’s no longer start having sex, get married, and have a kid…all within 4 years. It’s…
Read MoreOther Uses for The Pill
While millions of women use birth control pills for pregnancy prevention, more than 1.5 million women (that’s 14% of pill users) are using it solely for another heath reason. Many women…
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