New York S08364 mandates training for pharmacists administering reversible progestin-only contraceptive injections.

New York S08364 amends the education law to require pharmacists to receive training satisfactory to the commissioner of education and the commissioner of health before administering reversible progestin-only contraceptive injections. This training must cover screening techniques, informed consent, administration techniques, indications, precautions, contraindications, record-keeping, and emergency handling. The bill also mandates that pharmacists notify prescribers of the administration within five days and ensures patient privacy during the procedure.

New York S08364 mandates training for pharmacists administering reversible progestin-only contraceptive injections.

New York S08364 amends the education law to require pharmacists to receive training satisfactory to the commissioner of education and the commissioner of health before administering reversible progestin-only contraceptive injections. This training must cover screening techniques, informed consent, administration techniques, indications, precautions, contraindications, record-keeping, and emergency handling. The bill also mandates that pharmacists notify prescribers of the administration within five days and ensures patient privacy during the procedure.