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Town Hall: Birth Control Scope of Practice

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 (7:00 PM - 8:00 PM) (CDT)

Description

BIRTH CONTROL SCOPE OF PRACTICE
Speakers: Bhumi Patel, PharmD | Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy
Deja Finley, PharmD.| Clinical Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice, SIUE School of Pharmacy

About this course: This course is about the birth control scope of practice in Illinois for pharmacists. This presentation will go over the Illinois law, in specific, along with the requirements to prescribe birth control. There will be a refresher of birth control options, including emergency contraception options with practice questions. Illinois law will be compared to surrounding states to see the difference in the scope of practice for pharmacists.

At the conclusion of this program, the pharmacist will be able to:

  1. Recall the scope of practice related to a pharmacist prescribing birth control.
  2. List patient information needed to accurately choose the best birth control option for patients.
  3. Identify good candidates for contraception use.
  4. Discuss Illinois laws that must be adhered to while prescribing contraception.

Course Participants: Pharmacists and Technicians in all settings

CPE Target Audience: Pharmacists

UAN #: 0135-0000-26-008-L01-P
Activity Type: Knowledge
CEUs: 0.5
Release Date: 5/13/2026
Expiration Date: 5/13/2029

Requirements

To receive credit you must participate in the full CE.  Directions and the link to claim CE will be provided at the end of the program.
After following the link, these steps will include:
Reviewing the course learning materials.
Confirming information provided on registration.
Claiming participation in applicable credits.
Completing all listed evaluations and quizzes.
Credit requirements must be completed within 60 days of the program activity date. Upon completion, credit will be transmitted electronically to the ACPE. All transmitted credit will be viewable in your CPE Monitor profile within 24 hours.

Minimum System Requirements
Processor: 1 GHz
Hard Drive: 32 GB
Memory (RAM): 1 GB
Sound card w/speakers
Internet Access: 10 Mbps download
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Illinois Pharmacists Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as
a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
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This event is a member benefit for IPhA members.  
Via Zoom
Event Contact
Kimberly Condon
(217) 522-7300
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Wednesday, May 13, 2026 (7:00 PM - 8:00 PM) (CDT)
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