PAKISTAN INSTITUTE OF LIVING AND LEARNING

Pharmacists, especially in maternal health deserts, are crucial for women's health, particularly in states like Arkansas with high teen pregnancies and maternal mortality. 23 states allow pharmacist contraceptive prescribing, with Arkansas permitting only hormonal oral contraception. Effective methods include implants and IUDs, while less effective ones are fertility awareness and condoms. Reimbursement remains a significant barrier, with $75 for counseling being standard in some areas.