N.J. Admin. Code § 13:39-14.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 19, October 7, 2024

Section 13:39-14.2 - Authorization of pharmacists to furnish self-administered hormonal contraceptives

(a) In order for a pharmacist to be authorized to furnish self-administered hormonal contraceptives pursuant to the Protocol, the pharmacist shall:

1. Complete a training program compliant with N.J.A.C. 13:39-14.7;

2. Affirm, in writing, that the pharmacist has completed a training program compliant with N.J.A.C. 13:39-14.7, and will follow pertinent guidelines offered by the Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including the United States Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use. This written affirmation shall be retained by the pharmacist and a copy shall be retained by the pharmacy as a medical record pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:39-14.6; and

3. Submit to the Board:

i. The pharmacist's written affirmation as required at (a)2 above; and

ii. A certificate of completion of the training course required pursuant to (a)1 above.

(b) A pharmacist who is authorized to furnish a self-administered hormonal contraceptive pursuant to the Protocol is prohibited from delegating the furnishing of hormonal contraceptives to any other person. A pharmacy intern or pharmacy technician may prepare the self-administered hormonal contraceptive for dispensing, but the steps at N.J.A.C. 13:39-14.4 and 14.5(a) through (f) shall be completed by the pharmacist authorized to furnish a hormonal contraceptive pursuant to the Protocol.

(c) A pharmacist authorized to furnish hormonal contraception pursuant to this subchapter shall comply with mandatory child abuse reporting obligations at N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.10, including, but not limited to, reports of sexual offenses at N.J.S.A. 2C:14-1 et seq.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:39-14.2

Adopted by 56 N.J.R. 906(a) effective 5/20/2024