Contraceptive bill passes Iowa subcommittee

Contraceptive bill passes Iowa subcommittee

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(ABC 6 News) – An Iowa bill could require enhanced training and tracking for pharmacists who dispense hormonal contraceptives.

Iowa pharmacists would need to retain records of patients taking self-administered birth control, advise patients on the risks of sexually transmitted infections and the need for back-up contraception.

The bill would also mandate additional health screenings before and after the prescription is dispensed.