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A 35-year-old female approaches the pharmacy counter requesting emergency contraception. She states she had unprotected intercourse last night. Based on your provincial pharmacy act, which of the following is the most appropriate action for the pharmacist?
Levonorgestrel emergency contraception is a Schedule III medication in Canada, meaning it can be sold without a prescription from a pharmacist. The pharmacist i
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Question: A 35-year-old female approaches the pharmacy counter requesting emergency contraception. She states she had unprotected intercourse last night. Based on your provincial pharmacy act, which of the following is the most appropriate action for the pharmacist?
Answer options:
- Refer her to a walk-in clinic for a physician's assessment and prescription. ✅ Assess her eligibility, dispense levonorgestrel emergency contraception, and provide counselling, as it is a Schedule III medication.
- Dispense ulipristal acetate emergency contraception directly, as it is available without prescription from a pharmacist's assessment.
- Inform her that emergency contraception requires a prescription and cannot be provided by the pharmacy without one.
Correct answer: Assess her eligibility, dispense levonorgestrel emergency contraception, and provide counselling, as it is a Schedule III medication.
Explanation: Levonorgestrel emergency contraception is a Schedule III medication in Canada, meaning it can be sold without a prescription from a pharmacist. The pharmacist is expected to conduct an assessment and provide counselling.
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