AR HB1164

Authorizes pharmacists to provide oral contraceptives to individuals 18 years of age or older without a prescription, adding this as a permitted practice of pharmacy activity under Arkansas Code § 17-92-101(16)(A)(xii).

Requires pharmacists providing oral contraceptives to complete a training program approved by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy and the Arkansas State Medical Board.

Mandates pharmacists provide patients with documentation, a standardized factsheet, a self-screening risk assessment tool, and contact information for primary care practitioners with a recommendation for medical follow-up within a reasonable timeframe.

Permits pharmacists to charge an annual administrative fee in addition to medication costs, but insured patients with pharmacy benefits covering oral contraceptives cannot be charged the administrative fee and only pay applicable co-payments.

Provides immunity from disciplinary action and civil liability (absent gross negligence or willful misconduct) for pharmacists acting in good faith when providing oral contraceptives under this section.