Emergency Contraceptives
The WSMA supports access to over-the-counter oral contraceptive pills.
(C-10, A-20)
The WSMA supports allowing pharmacists in Washington to dispense emergency
contraceptives directly to patients under a prescriptive protocol, with a
local physician advisor. The WSMA believes these pharmacist-physician
alliances should be overseen by both the Washington State Pharmacy Quality
Assurance Commission and the Medical Quality Assurance Commission. (Res
A-2, A-98) (Amended A-17)
The WSMA encourages physicians to educate patients about emergency
contraception, in advance of the patient’s stated need, whenever such
education appears appropriate and feasible. (Res C-14, A06) (Reaffirmed
A-19)
The WSMA supports the dissemination of accurate information about
emergency contraception. (Res C-14, A06) (Reaffirmed A-19)
The WSMA supports the statewide availability of emergency contraceptives
products, and associated educational services, during appropriate hours
and under standards that do not pose an unreasonable burden to patients
and consumers. (Res C-14, A06) (Reaffirmed A-1)
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Abbreviations for House of Delegates report origination:
EC – Executive Committee; BT – Board of Trustees; CPA – Council on Professional Affairs; JC – Judicial Council; CHS – Community and Health Services