Drug Topics March 26, 2025
Jasmine Cutler, PharmD, CPh, assistant professor in the department of pharmacy practice at the Taneja College of Pharmacy, discusses role of education and accessibility in reproductive health.
The role of pharmacists in reproductive healthcare has dramatically evolved since the introduction of birth control in the 1960s, Jasmine Cutler, PharmD, CPh, assistant professor in the department of pharmacy practice at the Taneja College of Pharmacy at the University of South Florida. Today, pharmacists are integral to medication selection, management of adverse effects, and, in some states, even prescribing birth control options like tablets, patches, and rings. However, this expanded role comes with significant challenges, including varying state reimbursement policies, time constraints, and limited access in pharmacy deserts.
Pharmacists now play a...