METHODS: Using a secret shopper survey, researchers attempted to contact all community pharmacies in Oregon and evaluate their mifepristone and misoprostol provisions.
RESULTS: Among the 444 pharmacies surveyed, mifepristone was planned at 19.2%. Misoprostol was available at 77.5%, but stocking issues and medication ordering impact access, without significant differences by rurality.
CONCLUSIONS: Pharmacy engagement and support are key to increasing access to these essential medicines, which may be improved through education and referral programs.
方法:使用秘密购物者调查,研究人员试图联系俄勒冈州的所有社区药房,并评估他们的米非司酮和米索前列醇供应.
结果:在接受调查的444家药店中,米非司酮计划为19.2%。米索前列醇为77.5%,但是库存问题和药物订购会影响获取,农村没有显著差异。
结论:药房的参与和支持是增加获得这些基本药物的关键,可以通过教育和转介计划来改善。