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Contraceptive Methods

Charlie W Colquitt1, Tonya S Martin2

  • 11 College of Pharmacy, Florida A&M University, Tampa Bay Instructional Site, Tampa, FL, USA.

Journal of Pharmacy Practice
|June 3, 2015
PubMed
Summary

Preventing pregnancy involves various contraceptive methods, including hormonal and barrier options. Pharmacists play a key role in guiding patients to choose the best contraception based on individual needs and risks.

Keywords:
barrier methodscontraceptionhormonalnonbarrier methodsoral contraceptive pills (OCPs)

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