Pharmacists increasing access to reproductive health care
People in the United States still struggle to access sexual and reproductive health care, as evidenced by the unintended pregnancy rate of 45%. Unintended pregnancies are those that are mistimed or unwanted, and they are often associated with a lack of access to or inappropriate use of contraception. This Pharmacy Today article will review pharmacists' role and their impact on reproductive health outcomes and provide pharmacists with the tools and resources to counsel and address reproductive health medications as part of their practice.