The University of Connecticut began offering Plan B through new vending machines on campus in early February after the 2023 law expanded state birth control access.
Roev. State law introduced after Wade's overthrow allows licensed pharmacists to prescribe contraception at statewide pharmacies following short training programs, and also sells over-the-counter medications, such as emergency contraception plan B. Allow to sell at. machine.
The law was officially enacted on December 27th, 2024. UCONN quickly took advantage of the law and installed its first emergency contraceptive vending machine on the Storrs campus.
The training program developed by the University of Connecticut Pharmacy Pharmacy pharmacy began in early February after approval from Connecticut's Consumer Protection Agency, according to a statement from Gov. Ned Lamont. The program is completely selective for the state's 671 licensed pharmacies.
“This is just one of many ways Connecticut is working to expand access to birth control and other important drugs. Pharmacists are hoping to distribute Narcan and other life-saving drugs from vaccine administration. Until now, we continue to play a growing role in our healthcare system, up to prescribing birth control. They are an important part of our healthcare network.” Lamont said in the release.
State officials argued that providing more care points for birth control would make it easier for low-income people, especially gynaecologists and the ability to see them.
“There are many barriers to going to a primary care provider for birth control. Potential costs, needing to take time off work, or travel long distances. That's what happens when both the patient and the pharmacist. “It's why they overwhelmingly provided their support for the program,” Lt. Col. Susan Bisivic said in a press release.
However, questions surrounding pharmacist refunds have not been answered. Unlike doctor visits, pharmacists are not covered by insurance plans, so there is no solid claims system for prescriptions.
Currently, Connecticut Legislature has three bills aimed at addressing uncertainty about insurance reimbursement.
“Large chains are excited about this opportunity. Independent stores are excited about that. But for now there is no way for pharmacists to be refunded for this service,” said the CEO of the Connecticut Pharmacists Association. Nathan Tinker is He told Yale Daily News.
UConn is the state's first academic institution and has one of the emergency contraceptive vending machines.
