Pharmacist FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions on Pharmacist Authority To Initiate Certain Drug Therapies
Q: What authority do pharmacists have to initiate drug therapy for hormonal contraception, prenatal vitamin needs, smoking cessation, post-HIV-exposure prophylaxis, and glucagon to treat severe hypoglycemia? A. State Law 2021-110 conferred on “immunizing pharmacists” authority to dispense, deliver, and administer drug therapy for these conditions. This document details S.L. 2021-110’s grant of authority and operation. Immunizing pharmacists who wish to exercise the authority to provide oral or transdermal contraceptive therapy must, per the terms of the standing order, complete the North Carolina Hormonal Contraception Training Program. This program is available through the North Carolina Association of Pharmacists. The Board has agreed to fund training for up to 6,000 North Carolina resident pharmacists who complete the program prior to April 30, 2024. Once an immunizing pharmacist completes training, the pharmacist must report that to the Board by logging onto their Licensure Gateway profile, selecting the “Pharmacist” tile under “Licenses & Registrations,” and clicking on the “Contraceptive Trained” option:
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