I am requesting a birth control consultation and prescription from the pharmacist. I understand the following:
- The pharmacist is providing care based on the information I provide.
- If the pharmacist is unable to provide my desired method of birth control, I will be given a referral to another healthcare provider.
- No method of birth control is 100% effective at preventing pregnancy.
- Hormonal birth control does not start working right away to prevent pregnancy. After using hormonal birth control for 7 days, it will prevent pregnancy.
- Hormonal birth control does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Condoms protect against STDs.
- The pharmacist will review my birth control options. For my selected birth control method, the pharmacist will review how to use it and what to expect. The pharmacist is available to answer all of my questions.
- I will contact my pharmacist, primary care provider or women's health provider regarding any side effects, problems, or changes to my health status or medications.
- It is advised to have regular visits with a primary care or other reproductive health provider to receive recommended tests and screenings.