Prescribing and advising on oral contraception

Abstract

Prescribing oral contraceptives is atypical because it involves prescribing to clients who are generally fit, healthy and not complaining of symptoms requiring relief. It is likely that a large number of nurse prescribers will be called on to prescribe or offer advice on these drugs. This article facilitates clear understanding of the differences between various types of ‘the Pill’ that are essential to appreciate before prescribing.

Adherence to antiparkinsonian medication: An in-depth qualitative study

“…The importance of taking medication as prescribed is clearly illustrated in examples drawn from widely different areas of clinical practice. For example, failure to take oral contraceptives exactly as instructed is very likely to result in unplanned pregnancy (Campbell and Pickard 2007). For numerous other drugs strict compliance is necessary to avoid adverse events that can be very serious.…”