Oregon pharmacists begin prescribing hormonal contraceptives

Abstract

O pharmacists now have prescribing authority for oral and patch contraceptives after a woman completes a self-screening risk assessment questionnaire and receives a blood pressure screening. The new statute, which was signed into law in July 2015, became effective in January. Since November 2015, many pharmacists throughout the state have completed the 5-hour online certification course, developed by Oregon State University College of Pharmacy with guidance from the Oregon Board of Pharmacy.