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Katherine P Davis¹, Trexie Rudd², Tracey A Wilkinson³

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College students using pharmacy contraceptive prescribing did not forgo healthcare visits. Pharmacists offer an additional access point for reproductive health and preventive services.

Keywords:

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Public Health
Pharmacy Practice

Background:

Pharmacists increasingly provide contraceptive access through prescribing.
Concerns exist regarding potential decreases in healthcare visits among patients using pharmacy-based services.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the intended and actual healthcare service utilization among college-aged students who obtained contraceptives via pharmacist prescribing.
To assess if pharmacy contraceptive prescribing impacts routine healthcare visits.

Main Methods:

A prospective, observational, survey-based study was conducted.
Participants completed surveys at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months.
Healthcare utilization patterns were tracked over a one-year period.

Main Results:

A total of 33 participants completed the baseline survey, with 76% and 68% completing 6- and 12-month follow-ups, respectively.
At baseline, 70% of students intended to see a healthcare provider within 1-3 years.
Approximately 32-35% of participants visited a primary healthcare provider at the 6- and 12-month follow-ups.

Conclusions:

Healthcare utilization rates among students using pharmacy contraceptive prescribing were comparable to published rates for preventive services in this demographic.
Pharmacist contraceptive prescribing serves as a valuable additional access point for reproductive healthcare.
This model presents opportunities for pharmacists to refer students for essential preventive services.