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Re(Productive) Roadmap: Implementing Hormonal Contraceptive Services in the Pharmacy
July 10 @ 11:15 am - 12:15 pm
Community pharmacies are uniquely positioned to improve access to hormonal contraceptive services, yet implementing these services requires careful planning and adherence to regulatory requirements. This session will provide an in-depth review of the steps for establishing a hormonal contraception service, including legal, operational, and promotional considerations. Join this session to learn strategies for creating a seamless service that empowers patients and elevates your pharmacy’s role in reproductive healthcare.
Pharmacist Learning Objectives
1. Outline the key steps involved in implementing a hormonal contraception service in a community pharmacy.
2. Discuss legal and regulatory considerations for providing hormonal contraceptive services.
3. Describe the roles and responsibilities of pharmacists in delivering and promoting contraceptive care.
4. Evaluate strategies for expanding community awareness and uptake of hormonal contraceptive services.
5. Design an operational workflow that supports the efficient implementation of hormonal contraception services in a community pharmacy.
Technician Learning Objectives
1. Outline the key steps involved in implementing a hormonal contraception service in a community pharmacy.
2. Discuss legal and regulatory considerations for providing hormonal contraceptive services.
3. Explain the role of pharmacy technicians in promoting service awareness and patient education.
4. Outline best practices for inventory management related to hormonal contraceptive products.
5. Demonstrate how to assist with patient intake and preparation processes for hormonal contraceptive consultations under pharmacist supervision.
Meet Your Speaker
Kate Riddell, PharmD, MS
Pharmacy Consultant
CPESN Indiana
Kate Riddell PharmD, MS is the Director of Clinical Programs at an independent pharmacy as well as the Managing Network Facilitator for the Community Pharmacy Enhanced Services Network (CPESN) of Indiana. Kate graduated with her PharmD from Butler University and subsequently completed a PGY-1 Community-based Residency at an independent pharmacy, Topeka Pharmacy. She then completed a Community Practice Research Fellowship with Purdue University as well as obtained her MS in Health Services, Outcomes and Policy. Kate has spoken and presented research both nationally and internationally on matters related to community pharmacy practice advancement and implementation of new services. Kate provides hormonal contraceptive consultations at her pharmacy and is also an integral part of the Pharmacy Access to Contraception for Hoosiers (PATCH) team, which leads trainings to equip pharmacists to provide this service across Indiana. She is also extensively involved with the Indiana Pharmacy Association as the president of the Indiana Academy of Independent Pharmacists. Last year, she was honored to receive the Pharmacists Mutual Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award.
Kate Riddell has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
Financial support for this course was provided through an educational grant from McKesson Health Mart.
Pharmacist Universal Activity Number (UAN): 0107-0000-25-097-L04-P
Technician Universal Activity Number (UAN): 0107-0000-25-097-L04-T
Application-based activity
CPE Redemption:
To obtain 1 contact hour of continuing pharmacy education credit (0.1 CEU), learners must participate in the course and complete the exam* and evaluation. Shortly after both the exam and evaluation are successfully completed and submitted, the CPE Statement of Credit can be accessed on CPE Monitor at www.MyCPEMonitor.net.
*CEimpact provides two (2) opportunities to complete the exam. The learner will not receive CPE credit after two failed attempts.
CEimpact is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.