Bill > SF336

This bill expands the scope of pharmacists' practice by allowing them to order and dispense self-administered hormonal contraceptives directly to patients, with specific guidelines and oversight. Under the proposed legislation, pharmacists can provide these contraceptives according to statewide protocols developed jointly by the board of pharmacy and the department of health and human services. The bill specifically defines "self-administered hormonal contraceptive" as an FDA-approved method of preventing pregnancy that can be taken by the patient without medical professional administration. The protocols will include requirements for maintaining patient records, notifying healthcare providers, providing written records to patients, and ensuring pharmacists receive appropriate continuing education. This change aims to improve access to contraception by allowing patients to obtain hormonal birth control methods directly from pharmacists, potentially reducing barriers to reproductive healthcare.

Health and Social Services

https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF336