Conn. Agencies Regs. § 20-633k-5

Current through December 27, 2024
Section 20-633k-5 - Prescribing of Emergency Contraception
(a) In order to prescribe an emergency contraceptive to a patient, a prescribing pharmacist shall:
(1) administer the screening document for an emergency contraceptive; and
(2) conduct an interview of the patient.
(b) If a prescribing pharmacist determines that the prescribing of an emergency contraceptive is not clinically appropriate based on the screening document for an emergency contraceptive for any reason, including, but not limited to, the treatment algorithm for emergency contraceptives, such prescribing pharmacist shall (1) refer the patient to a practitioner, (2) not prescribe the emergency contraceptive, and (3) document the reasons for such determination and referral on the completed screening document.
(c) A prescription for an emergency contraceptive shall not have any refills.
(d) Any pharmacist may dispense a prescription written by a prescribing pharmacist or practitioner.
(e) Upon meeting with the patient, the prescribing pharmacist shall discuss and subsequently provide the completed screening document for an emergency contraceptive, which shall include any reasons documented pursuant to subsection (b) of this section, which explains the potential side effects of the emergency contraceptive and when to seek care from a healthcare provider, practitioner or care facility regardless of whether the patient was prescribed an emergency contraceptive.
(f) The prescribing pharmacist shall ensure that such pharmacist is using the most current version of the screening document for emergency contraceptive.

Conn. Agencies Regs. § 20-633k-5

Effective 12/27/2024