An approved over-the-counter hormonal birth control product would not require a prescription and would be considered self-care.
. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, pharmacies provided testing, vaccination and treatment for millions of people in the U.S., proving their worth in supporting and sustaining initiatives that are important to public health.
But in 2016, California and Oregon became the first states to allow pharmacists to prescribe birth control. That quickly expanded to 20 states plus Washington, D.C. that nowsome form of birth control, whether it be the pill, patch, ring or shot. Over-the-counter birth control can also reduce access barriers by preventing the need for a scheduled appointment with a primary care physician during work hours or the need to travel long distances to get such care.
Even in states where pharmacists are currently allowed to prescribe birth control, patients may still face barriers.
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