Posts Tagged ‘pharmacist prescribing’
Updated Report on State Policy Efforts to Expand Access to Contraception in Pharmacies
Download free 22-page report describing the current landscape of direct access to contraception in pharmacies, state policy approaches and experiences, as well as implementation.
Read MoreWebinar Introduces Pharmacists to New Hormonal Contraceptives
New training program by Birth Control Pharmacist and Provide includes pharmacy best practices to combat stigma and communication guides and online resources to help connect patients with local resources.
Read MoreWebinar Equips Pharmacists to Provide Contraception Care During COVID-19
New training program by Birth Control Pharmacist and Provide includes pharmacy best practices to combat stigma and communication guides and online resources to help connect patients with local resources.
Read MoreMeasuring Blood Pressure: An Important Prerequisite to Prescribing Hormonal Contraception
Why is it important to measure blood pressure before prescribing hormonal contraception? Combined hormonal contraceptives (CHCs) are a relatively safe and effective method for your patients in preventing pregnancy and treating other disease states such as menorrhagia, endometriosis, PCOS and more. However, CHCs may increase the risk for a few serious cardiovascular events. This risk…
Read MoreContraception During COVID-19: Pharmacy Best Practices
Pharmacists should not allow postponed or cancelled appointments to keep patients from accessing birth control. It’s important that patients understand how their pharmacy can continue to meet their contraceptive needs during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Pharmacists should inform patients that even though clinics and providers’ offices might be closed, their pharmacy is still…
Read More5 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 Control Pharmacist. Most states were represented at the forum with over 60 participants, and there was meaningful discussion on how to make this service not only…
Read MorePayment 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 2016. What is covered? Pharmacist services are benefits for eligible fee-for-service Medi-Cal beneficiaries. The following pharmacist services are now covered: Hormonal contraception Immunizations Tobacco cessation…
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 good to bad and bad to worse very quickly. For the patient, their most basic expectation is to walk into the pharmacy with their shiny,…
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 the third state to follow California and Oregon with this statewide authority specific to birth control. There is a task force that is charged with…
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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