Patient Materials and Pharmacist Resources
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 NEW materials now available!
- OTC vs. Rx Chart
Useful tool for understanding access to Plan BŪ.
- Patient Instructions
Also available in Spanish.
Easy to understand information to give to patients.
- Emergency Contraception for Teens
Also available in Spanish.
Resources to share with teens who are seeking EC, includes space to write in phone number of local clinics.
- Counseling Points
Helpful information to share with patients.
- Key Facts
Easy to understand information on emergency contraception.
- Contraception Chart
Explains how to start a regular family planning method after emergency contraception.
- Screening/Assessment Tool
Also available in Spanish.
Form for patients to complete if Plan BŪ is being provided under a standing order.
- Staff Announcement Flyer
To alleviate staff confusion on provision of Plan BŪ and alert store staff if there are specially trained pharmacists with standing orders to provide Plan BŪ to women who do not qualify for OTC access. Post near pharmacy phones or in staff break room.
- Dear Providers
Letter to send to local physicians' offices or clinics to notify them of the availability of Plan BŪ at your store.
Brochures and Other Information
Information on Obtaining Standing Orders
- Standing orders allow you to provide Plan BŪ for teens, women without ID, or women who need a prescription for insurance coverage.
- Click here for materials on obtaining standing orders for EC in Massachusetts.
New research has shown that EC is effective up to 5 days (120 hours) after unprotected sex. However, some materials still say that EC should be used within 3 days (72 hours) of unprotected sex which is based on older research and the FDA-approved labeling.
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