APHA Panel Discusses Pharmacists' Role in Contraceptive Care


November 20, 2023

Three smiling white women in suits hold a sign that reads "Thanks Birth Control"

Maria Rodriguez, Julia Strasser, and Tara Mancini spoke on "Thanks, Birth Control!" Day

Jacobs Institute Director Dr. Julia Strasser presented research, alongside Tara Mancini at Power to Decide and Dr. Maria Rodriguez from OHSU, on a panel at the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting in November 2023. The panel discussed various aspects of pharmacist-prescribed contraception, including the state policy landscape, uptake of this policy within states that authorize it, and outcomes of pharmacist prescribing compared to clinician prescribing of contraception. Session recordings are available.