Iowa SF336 allows pharmacists to order and dispense self-administered hormonal contraceptives following statewide protocols.

Iowa SF336 introduces provisions for pharmacists to order and dispense self-administered hormonal contraceptives, subject to statewide protocols. These protocols are developed by the board of pharmacy in consultation with the department of health and human services. The bill specifies that these contraceptives must be FDA-approved for pregnancy prevention. It also mandates requirements for record maintenance, notification of health care providers, provision of a written record to the patient, and continuing education.

Iowa SF336 allows pharmacists to order and dispense self-administered hormonal contraceptives following statewide protocols.

Iowa SF336 introduces provisions for pharmacists to order and dispense self-administered hormonal contraceptives, subject to statewide protocols. These protocols are developed by the board of pharmacy in consultation with the department of health and human services. The bill specifies that these contraceptives must be FDA-approved for pregnancy prevention. It also mandates requirements for record maintenance, notification of health care providers, provision of a written record to the patient, and continuing education.