As access to obstetric and reproductive health services decline across the United States, women are showing strong interest in receiving care from community pharmacists. A study published in the Journal of the American Pharmacists Association, covered by trade publication Drug Topics, finds that 89% of women between 18 and 45 were interested in at least one pharmacist-provided reproductive health service, with interest particularly high among women in areas with inadequate obstetric care. The most sought-after services included medication reviews for pregnancy safety; hypertension screening; vaccinations; and help managing pregnancy-related nausea. Researchers noted that “pharmacist-led reproductive health services could improve maternal health access.”
