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Pharmacists’ scope of practice expands to include hormonal contraceptives

BCBS Michigan·MI · OB-GYN, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine·Provider News
Effective date
Mar 12, 2026
We identified it
Jun 16, 2026
Days to comply
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Summary

Michigan pharmacists can now prescribe hormonal contraceptives (patches, pills, emergency contraception, vaginal rings) under Public Act 242. Pharmacies must join the Blue Cross Vaccine Affiliation program to bill for these expanded services.

Action Required

Action needed
No immediate action required for medical billing teams. This change primarily affects pharmacies who must join the Blue Cross Vaccine Affiliation program to bill for contraceptive prescribing services. Medical practices should be aware that patients may now receive hormonal contraceptives from pharmacists in Michigan starting March 12, 2026.

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