In order to dispense hormonal contraceptives, a pharmacist shall:

1. (a) Complete an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education approved training program for hormonal contraceptives;
2. (b) Have a private area designed to maintain privacy and confidentiality of the patient and is not susceptible to distractions of the pharmacist; and

3. (c) Construct, maintain, and follow written policies and procedures that establish a course of action which the pharmacist shall follow, that includes, but is not limited to, information regarding:

   1. (1) Adverse reactions;
   2. (2) Compliance with the U.S. MEC, U.S. SPR and the “Standard Procedures Algorithm for New Hampshire RPH Prescribing of Contraceptives”, dated November 17, 2021, available on the boards web site, https://www.oplc.nh.gov/board-pharmacy-forms-and-documents;
   3. (3) Patient confidentiality;
   4. (4) How to appropriately screen patients and determine when to refer to a healthcare provider; and
   5. (5) The process to dispense the hormonal contraceptive.

Source. #13343, eff 2-17-22