Iowa HSB695 allows pharmacists to dispense self-administered hormonal contraceptives under a standing order, with specific training and patient.

Iowa HSB695 establishes a framework for pharmacists to dispense self-administered hormonal contraceptives, such as oral contraceptives, hormonal vaginal rings, and patches, under a standing order from the medical director of the Department of Health and Human Services. The bill requires pharmacists to complete a standardized training program and continuing education, obtain a self-screening risk assessment from patients, verify patient identity and age, and perform a blood pressure screening.

Iowa HSB695 allows pharmacists to dispense self-administered hormonal contraceptives under a standing order, with specific training and patient.

Iowa HSB695 establishes a framework for pharmacists to dispense self-administered hormonal contraceptives, such as oral contraceptives, hormonal vaginal rings, and patches, under a standing order from the medical director of the Department of Health and Human Services. The bill requires pharmacists to complete a standardized training program and continuing education, obtain a self-screening risk assessment from patients, verify patient identity and age, and perform a blood pressure screening.