Posts Tagged ‘oral contraceptives’
Finding Gluten-Free Oral Contraceptive Options for Your Patients
Patients with celiac disease or who otherwise follow a gluten-free diet need to be aware of potential sources of gluten, especially in medications such as oral contraceptives. The FDA defines gluten as “proteins that naturally occur in [wheat, barley, and rye or their crossbred hybrids] and that may cause adverse health effects in persons with…
Read MoreResponding 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 wrong day’s pill is taken on accident? Before you can answer this question, you need to know what birth control pill formulation the patient is…
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 to share with you all as it is a great reference if you are interested in prescribing oral contraceptives. In the 16-page newsletter dedicated to this…
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