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Learning objectives
After completing this module pharmacy technicians will be able to:
- Describe the role the pharmacy team can play in improving access to contraception
- Understand how combined oral contraceptives work and how effective they are
- Provide information regarding possible adverse events.
Key points
- Community pharmacy’s involvement in improving access to contraception continues to increase
- Combined oral contraceptives compare favourably in terms of effectiveness to some other birth control methods, but efficacy is reduced if they are not used correctly and consistently
- Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) is more effective than other methods of contraception and less impacted by user error. The NHS is keen to ensure that patients are aware of this option.