Pharmacists Expand Access to Contraceptive Care

With over-the-counter birth control expanding access to contraception, pharmacists have a growing role in guiding patients through their options, ensuring safe use, and providing essential counseling. This episode explores the pharmacist’s role in OTC birth control recommendations, patient education, and broader hormonal contraception services within community pharmacy practice. Tune in to learn how you can confidently support patients in making informed decisions about their reproductive health.HOSTJoshua Davis Kinsey, PharmDVP, EducationCEimpactGUESTKate Riddell, PharmD, MSPharmacistConsultant/CPESN INLooking for more information on Over-the-Counter Contraception? Check out our course, Pharmacist Prescribing of Hormonal Contraceptives: An Advanced Training!CPE REDEMPTIONThis course is accredited for continuing pharmacy education! Click the link below that applies to you to take the exam and evaluation:If you are already enrolled in this course, click here to redeem your credit. To purchase this episode and claim your CPE credit, click here. CPE INFORMATIONLearning ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:1. Explain the pharmacist's role in recommending and counseling patients on over-the-counter birth control and other hormonal contraception options.2. Identify key safety considerations, eligibility criteria, and best practices for providing contraception services in a community pharmacy setting.0.05 CEU/0.5 HrUAN: 0107-0000-25-191-H01-PInitial release date: 5/26/2025Expiration date: 5/26/2026Additional CPE details can be found here.Follow CEimpact on Social Media:LinkedInInstagram