HF 691: Relating to the prescribing and dispensing of self-administered hormonal contraceptives

What it does

This bill relates to the dispensing of self-administered hormonal contraceptives by a pharmacist. The bill defines “self-administered hormonal contraceptive” as a self-administered hormonal contraceptive that is approved by the United States food and drug administration to prevent pregnancy, including an oral hormonal contraceptive, a hormonal vaginal ring, and a hormonal contraceptive patch, but not including any drug intended to induce an abortion. The bill provides that notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a pharmacist may dispense a self-administered hormonal contraceptive to a patient pursuant to a standing order established by the medical director of the department of health and human services (medical director).

Lobbying · 2 for, 0 against

For: Interfaith Alliance of Iowa Action Fund; Planned Parenthood Advocates of Iowa

In plain words

1. April 6, 2023Filed in the House and sent to the Health and Human Services committee