Introduction Over 4 billion prescriptions are dispensed each year to patients in the United
States, with the number of prescriptions continuing to increase. There is a growing …

Objectives Pharmacists in over half of the United States can prescribe contraceptives;
however, low pharmacist adoption has impeded the full realization of potential public health …

Background: The various ways in which rurality is defined can have large-scale implications
on the provision of healthcare services. Objective: The purpose of this study was to identify …

Background: The role of community pharmacists (CPs) in various healthcare settings is well
documented in the literature including providing safe and easy access to medications. Oral …

In Qatar, hormonal contraceptives are available over the counter in community pharmacies.
However, improper use, particularly by women with specific health conditions, can result in …

Pharmacist-prescribed hormonal contraception (HC) is supported by a majority of
pharmacists and pharmacy students; however, few studies have evaluated perceptions of …

Abstract Background North Carolina immunizing pharmacists are authorized to provide oral
and transdermal hormonal contraception to eligible patients. In March 2022, implementation …

Abstract Background North Carolina (NC) House Bill 96, effective February 2022, enabled
trained immunizing pharmacists across the state to prescribe hormonal contraceptives …

Abstract Background Although Kentucky pharmacists recently gained authority to provide
protocol-driven care for 13 conditions, provision of prescription hormonal contraception (HC) …

Background Pharmacist-prescribed hormonal contraception (HC) may offer additional
avenues of access for patients; however, it is unknown whether pharmacists would support …