§461-11.6 Contraceptive supplies; authority to prescribe and dispense; requirements. (a) A pharmacist may prescribe and dispense contraceptive supplies to a patient regardless of whether the patient has evidence of a previous prescription for contraceptive supplies from a licensed physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or other primary care provider authorized to prescribe contraceptive supplies.

(b) A pharmacist who prescribes and dispenses contraceptive supplies pursuant to subsection (a) shall:

(1) Complete an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education program approved by the board related to prescribing contraceptive supplies;

(2) Provide a self-screening risk assessment tool that a patient shall complete before the pharmacist prescribes any contraceptive supplies; provided that the self-screening risk assessment tool shall be based on the current version of the United States Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use developed by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention;

(3) Refer the patient to the patient's primary care provider upon prescribing and dispensing the contraceptive supplies; provided that if the patient does not have a primary care provider, the pharmacist shall advise the patient to consult a licensed physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or other primary care provider of the patient's choice;

(4) Provide the patient with a written record of the contraceptive supplies prescribed and dispensed and advise the patient to consult with a primary care provider of the patient's choice; and

(5) Dispense the contraceptive supplies to the patient as soon as practicable after the pharmacist issues the prescription.

(c) A pharmacist who prescribes and dispenses contraceptive supplies pursuant to subsection (a) shall not require a patient to schedule an appointment with the pharmacist for the prescribing or dispensing of contraceptive supplies. [L 2017, c 67, §2]