Contraception: A Primer for Pharmacists

Course overview

Contraception is the purposeful use of interventions to prevent pregnancy after sexual intercourse. Contraception is a common reason many women seek healthcare, and pharmacists provide a vital and accessible resource for contraceptive education. By offering evidence-based information and counseling on administration, indications, side effects, and interactions associated with contraceptives, pharmacists can ensure their patients utilize contraception safely and effectively. This course will provide a review of the menstrual cycle and detail currently available contraceptive options. Mechanisms of action, side effects profiles, benefits, failure rates, and contraindications and warnings will be discussed for various contraceptives.