This episode covers key updates to the contraception and reproductive health guidelines that will impact pharmacists, along with patient case examples.

The CDC updated their Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use and Selected Practice Recommendations guidelines. The Office of Population Affairs also updated the Quality Family Planning recommendations.

Resource Links:

MEC Chart, MEC Full Guidelines, SPR Full Guidelines, and QFP Recommendations available at:

https://birthcontrolpharmacist.com/clinical-resources/ 

CDC MEC/SPR app iOS 

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/contraception/id595752188?OCID=MY01SV&form=MY01SV 

CDC MEC/SPR app Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gov.cdc.ondieh.nccdphp.contraception2&form=MY01SV&OCID=MY01SV&pli=1