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Pharmacy TodayPharmacists Increasing Access to Reproductive Health Care

Educate yourself on the role of the pharmacist in sexual and reproductive health with this 1-hour (0.1 CEU) CPE credit activity


As pharmacists continue to play an increasingly crucial role in healthcare, their potential to enhance access to reproductive health care is gaining recognition. This continuing education activity explores this potential in depth.

Key Points:

  • The document discusses the barriers to adequate reproductive care and the role of pharmacists in overcoming them.
  • It reviews abortifacients commonly seen in pharmacy practice.
  • It explores the options for emergency contraception prescribing and dispensing in the pharmacy.
  • It outlines strategies for implementing pharmacist sexual and reproductive health services considering current legislation.

Additional Points:

  • The document includes a pre-assessment questionnaire to test the reader’s knowledge on the topic.
  • It provides information on common adverse effects of certain contraceptive methods.
  • It includes a figure showing the status of pharmacist contraception prescribing across the US as of October 11, 2022.

Conclusion:

  • Pharmacists have a significant role to play in increasing access to reproductive health care, and this educational activity provides a comprehensive guide on how they can effectively do so.

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“People in the United States still struggle to access sexual and reproductive health care, as evidenced by the unintended pregnancy rate of 45%.”

Ashley H. Meredith, PharmD
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