R4-23-407.2. Dispensing a Self-administered Hormonal Contraceptive

A. Standard procedures. The first time a pharmacist dispenses a self-administered hormonal contraceptive under a standing prescription order, as authorized under A.R.S. § 32-1979.01, to a patient, the pharmacist shall: 1. Determine the patient is at least 18 years old; 2. Obtain from the patient a completed self-screening risk assessment based on nationally recognized guidelines; 3. Provide the patient with written information prepared by the manufacturer of the hormonal contraceptive; and 4. Provide the following information orally to the patient: a. How hormonal contraception works; b. When and how to take the self-administered hormonal contraceptive; c. Risks associated with taking a self-administered hormonal contraceptive; and d. When to seek medical assistance while taking a self- administered hormonal contraceptive. B. A pharmacist who dispenses a self-administered hormonal contraceptive under a standing prescription order shall have a patient complete the self-screening risk assessment based on nationally recognized guidelines, required under subsection (A)(2), annually. C. A pharmacist who dispenses a self-administered hormonal contraceptive under a standing prescription order shall maintain evidence of the patient’s age at the time of initial dispensing and the completed nationally recognized self-screening risk assessment for at least seven years. The pharmacist shall ensure this information is readily retrievable and available to the Board on request. D. When dispensing a self-administered hormonal contraceptive under a standing prescription order, a pharmacist shall comply with R4-23-407 except subsection (A)(1)(b), R4-23-408, and R4-23-409. E. During each biennial renewal period, a pharmacist who dispenses self-administered hormonal contraceptives under a standing prescription order shall complete the three contact hours of continuing education specified under R4-23- 204(A)(2)(c).