Take Steps to Ensure Patients Get the Right Contraceptive

May 2023

You’ll have an even bigger role in helping patients get the right contraceptive...as more pharmacists start to prescribe them.

Pharmacists in several provinces can now prescribe hormonal contraceptives. Anticipate that more provinces will follow suit.

But contraceptives aren’t one-size-fits-all. The choice should be based on the patient’s preferences, medical conditions, etc.

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Table of Contents

Immunizations Gather Info to Guide Pneumococcal Vaccine Choice
Storage & Disposal Avoid Removing Some Meds From Their Original Container
Contraceptives Take Steps to Ensure Patients Get the Right Contraceptive
Med Safety Help Prevent Vaccine Errors
Shingles Strengthen Your Understanding of Shingles
Photosensitivity Help Shed Light on Meds That Increase Sun Sensitivity
Allergic Reactions Dig Deeper When Patients Report a Penicillin Allergy
Incontinence Assist With OTCs for Stress Incontinence
Interactions Look Out for Interactions With Direct Oral Anticoagulants