Contraceptive access gaps driven by federal rollbacks, provider shortages, and stalled state legislation could be narrowed by letting trained pharmacists prescribe birth control independently.
News|Articles|August 4, 2026
Cervical Cancer Screening and HPV Self-Collection: What Pharmacists Want Patients to Know
Fact checked by: Laly Havern, PharmD, MS, BCACP
FDA-cleared HPV self-collection kits like Teal Wand expand cervical cancer screening; pharmacists support follow-up, HPV education, and Gardasil.
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Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers—and yet screening gaps persist. The recent expansion of HPV self-collection options, including an FDA-cleared at-home kit and updated federal guidelines, is the most significant shift in cervical cancer screening in years. Pharmacists are positioned to play a meaningful role in patient education and access.
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