September 10, 2025Open Access

Health Care Services Provided by North Carolina Pharmacists

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Pharmacists in North Carolina can now initiate hormonal contraceptives, glucagon, and post-exposure prophylaxis for HIV under statewide protocols.
The new legislation allows pharmacists to test for and treat influenza, expanding their role in health care services.
Insurers are now required to credential pharmacists as health care providers, enhancing access to medication and services.
Pharmacist collaboration with physicians is essential for providing comprehensive health care services in the state.

Abstract

North Carolina pharmacists can initiate certain medications such as hormonal contraceptives, glucagon, and post-exposure prophylaxis for HIV under statewide protocols. Clinical Pharmacist Practitioners provide health care services in collaboration with physicians. New legislation authorizes pharmacists to test for and treat influenza and requires insurers to credential pharmacists as providers.

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Mollie Ashe Scott

Macary Weck Marciniak

Caroline Eason

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North Carolina Medical Journal

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Mountain Area Health Education Center

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