Oregon Pharmacists Prescribing of Contraceptive Therapy
During the 2015 Legislative Session, House Bill (HB) 2879 passed into law and was signed by Oregon Governor Kate Brown on July 6, 2015. The law was intended to develop standard procedures for the prescribing of hormonal contraceptive patches and oral contraceptives by an Oregon licensed pharmacist, providing timely access to care. To ensure public safety and provide a consistent level of care, a pharmacist may participate upon completion of a Board approved training program.
Laws & Rules
Contraceptive Resources
- Board approved Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited educational training program(s):
- Oregon State University: Oregon Comprehensive Contraceptive Education for the Prescribing Pharmacist
- UAN: 0036-0000-22-303-H01-P
- Activity Type: Application
- Activity Release Date: 01/01/2022
- Activity Expiration Date: 01/01/2025
- Rite Aid: If employed by Rite Aid, please contact your supervisor to receive access to its employee only “Hormonal Contraception: Pharmacist Management and Prescribing” program
- Universal Activity # (UAN): Cloud: 0704-0000-22-025-H01-P/Store: 0704-0000-22-026-H01-P
- Activity Type: Knowledge-based
- Activity Release Date: Pending
- Activity Expiration Date: 06/20/2025