Posts Tagged ‘policy’
Continuing Contraception Care After Trump’s Orders
In light of recent actions over the last two weeks with our new administration, I wanted to provide updates and guidance to my pharmacist peers regarding reproductive health care. On…
Read MoreFounder Reflections on 2023
As I reflect on this past year, 2023 finally brought us some wins in reproductive health. And I personally had the opportunity to contribute to landmark steps forward. 
The…
How Pharmacy Students Can Advocate for Pharmacist Prescribing of Hormonal Contraception
Can pharmacy students advocate for pharmacists prescribing hormonal contraceptives? YES, that is exactly what Wilson Pace, a graduate of the University of Utah College of Pharmacy did. When Wilson heard about…
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…
Read MorePharmacists 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,…
Read MoreMore 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…
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