Pharmacist Prescribing: Hormonal Contraceptives

Overview

Pharmacist prescribing of hormonal birth control is a growing public health initiative that expands access to contraceptive care by allowing trained pharmacists to directly prescribe and dispense self-administered hormonal contraceptives, such as pills, patches, rings, and injections, without the need for a prior visit to a physician. This model improves convenience for patients, particularly in underserved areas, and has been shown to be safe, effective, and well-received by patients.

As of now, 38 U.S. jurisdictions have enacted laws or regulations that authorize pharmacist prescribing of contraceptives. These include:

Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Updated July 2025

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