Continuing the Conversation: OTC Contraception in Pharmacy Practice (Pharmacy Technician)

This activity is a continuation of an In-book posted on July 30, 2024. To access that program, click here.

Program Description
Pharmacists are essential providers of information on the appropriate use of contraceptive methods to help women achieve their reproductive goals and improve health outcomes. The approval of a nonprescription contraceptive pill has the potential to enhance access to contraception in the United States. This webinar will expand upon ideas and concepts presented in the article titled “From Prescription Pad to Pharmacy Shelf: Unveiling the Future of Contraception.” Expert faculty will address frequently asked questions from activity participants regarding OTC contraception and new options available. Throughout the webinar, patient case scenarios will be presented and discussed to equip pharmacists to optimally counsel patients about OTC contraception and new options.

Target Audience: Retail Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician

Type of Activity: Application
Release date: September 19, 2024
Expiration date: September 19, 2025
Learner level: Foundational
Time to complete activity: 1.0 hour
Fee: Free

Educational Objectives

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

Pharmacy Technician Educational Objectives:

• Examine the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to OTC contraception
• Identify the role of the pharmacy technician to effectively assess patient needs and address barriers when speaking with patients about OTC birth control

Pharmacy Times Continuing Education^™ is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity is approved for 1.0 contact hour (0.10 CEU) under the ACPE universal activity number 0290-0000-24-265-H01-P & 0290-0000-24-266-H01-T. The activity is available for CE credit through September 19, 2025.

Instructions for Completing the Activity and Receiving CPE Credit

To receive CPE credit, participants must complete the pretest, view the activity in its entirety, complete the posttest, and complete the online activity evaluation. After successful completion of the online activity evaluation, you can submit your credit to CPE Monitor. You may view your credit within 48 hours at www.mycpemonitor.net. All participants must request credit before the activity expiration date. CE credit will not be issued after this date.

Disclosures

The following contributors have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose:

Faculty

Rachel Selinger, PharmD, BCACP, CPP, CDCES

Pharmacy Times Continuing Education^™ Planning Staff—Jim Palatine, RPh, MBA; Maryjo Dixon, RPh, MBA; Dipti Desai, PharmD, MBA, CHCP; Krishani Rajapaksa; Kylie Ferrentino; Susan Pordon; Brianna Winters; Chloe Taccetta, and Rebecca Green have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.

An anonymous peer reviewer was used as part of content validation and conflict resolution. The peer reviewer has no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.

Educational Disclaimer
CPE activities are offered solely for educational purposes and do not constitute any form of professional advice or referral. Discussions concerning drugs, dosages, and procedures may reflect the clinical experience of the author(s) or they may be derived from the professional literature or other sources and may suggest uses that are investigational in nature and not approved labeling or indications. Participants are encouraged to refer to primary references or full prescribing information resources.

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