Pharmacist-Initiated Hormonal Contraception in NC

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Target Audience

Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians

Description

This course explores the evolving role of pharmacists in expanding access to hormonal contraception in North Carolina. Participants will review current contraceptive options and the CDC Medical Eligibility Criteria, examine statewide trends in pharmacist-prescribed contraception, and develop practical workflows for implementation. The session also highlights lessons learned, including barriers and facilitators to providing contraception services in community pharmacy settings.

Live Webinar Information
This webinar will be broadcast with Zoom. Instructions to join the webinar will be emailed prior to the event. Please go to our live webinar requirements page for more information and to test the computer/device and network prior to the event.


Continuing Education Credit For Pharmacists:
The University Of North Carolina Eshelman School Of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. The program ACPE # (Pharmacist and Pharmacy Tech) provides 2.0 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education credit. To receive CE credit, you must complete the CE attendance form and the evaluation of the program. Statement of credit can be viewed and printed in CPE Monitor. Statements of CE Credit will be processed in approximately 2 to 3 weeks. **No partial credit will be available**

Objectives

• Provide an update about hormonal contraceptives and the CDC Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use.
• Discuss the uptake of pharmacist-prescribed hormonal contraception across North Carolina.
• Develop workflows for providing contraception care.
• Describe lessons learned about barriers and facilitators for implementation of contraception services in community pharmacies.

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