Posts Tagged ‘Pharmacy’
Effectiveness of Hormonal Contraceptives in Patients with Higher Weights
Introduction Obesity is becoming more prevalent every year and as pharmacists, it is important to revisit current contraceptive options for these patients. Overweight patients are defined as having a BMI…
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…
Read MoreContraception During COVID: California’s Medi-Cal and FamilyPACT Programs Cover Depo-SubQ Provera
We recently wrote about the importance of offering patients subcutaneous depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA-SQ) as a contactless form of contraception during the COVID-19 public health emergency. California pharmacists can prescribe…
Read More5 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…
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 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…
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