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New Report Released on State Efforts to Expand Access to Contraception in Pharmacies
Download free 17-page report describing the current landscape of direct access to contraception in pharmacies, state legislative approaches and experiences, as well as implementation.
Meet Slynd: A Novel Progestin-Only Pill
What’s this new pill? Slynd® is the new progestin-only oral contraceptive approved by the FDA in May 2019. This novel progestin-only pill (POP) contains drospirenone 4 mg in each active…
New APhA-ASP Women’s Health Campaign
New APhA-ASP Women’s Health Campaign Kick Off Event at University of Michigan College of Pharmacy
Interactions Between Emergency Contraception and Other Hormonal Contraceptives
The American Society for Emergency Contraception (ASEC) recently held their annual EC Jamboree in Washington, DC. Participants included health care providers, researchers, reproductive health advocates, and pharmaceutical stakeholders. One highlight…
5 Pearls from the States Forum on Pharmacist Birth Control Services
The inaugural States Forum on Pharmacist Birth Control Services was recently held in conjunction with the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) 2019 Annual Meeting in Seattle, Washington. This session was hosted by Birth…
Payment for Pharmacist Services in California
As of April 2019, California’s State Medicaid program, Medi-Cal, is providing payment for selected pharmacist services. This change is due to legislation (California Assembly Bill 1114) that was passed in…
Contraception Options at Midlife
As a pharmacist, you’ve probably been asked “until what age should I use birth control?” Regardless of age, women have reproductive potential until they have reached menopause. Therefore, to prevent unplanned pregnancies, it is important to continue using contraception until menopause.
FDA Updates on Birth Control
There have been some notable changes with birth control products, including three new product approvals and one product exiting the market.
5 Things Pharmacists Need to Know About Preconception Health
Pharmacists have great potential to improve preconception health. As they become increasingly aware and involved in providing preconception care, pharmacists can help close the gaps in such care by being…
Pharmacists Provide Contraception for Zika Preparedness
A recent CDC report highlighted that Zika infections are of increasing concern, particularly in the summer travel months. To allow women and families to plan childbearing in the face of this threat,…
Responding to Patient Questions About Taking the Wrong Pill in the Pack
We want you to be prepared to answer your patient questions. One common mishap that may lead patients to call or consult with you is what to do if the…
Can the NuvaRing be used for 4 weeks instead of the usual 3 weeks?
NuvaRing was named one of the best healthcare inventions of the year by TIME Magazine in 2001. It was a new birth control option that allowed women to avoid taking…
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…
How 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…
More 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…
Colorado 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…
An 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…
MPR 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…
CDC 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…
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…
Women’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…
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