Washington
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Washington Policy
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Washington Resources
The most mature state in pharmacist prescribing of hormonal contraception, Washington leveraged its 1979 laws and regulations to allow pharmacists prescribing rights via individual collaborative drug therapy agreement (CDTA). In 2003, the state became the first to allow for pharmacy access to hormonal contraception through its Direct Access Study with the University of Washington School of Pharmacy. The collaborative practice protocols developed, positive outcomes, and lessons learned set an important foundation for policy changes in other states.
Training
If you would like more 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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