APhA-ASP Operation Reproductive Health
Previously known as the Women’s Health Campaign, Operation Reproductive Health
is focused on student pharmacists reaching out to their communities to provide health and wellness services
focused on improving cancer prevention through Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination and improving reproductive
and sexual health education. Through public awareness, community outreach, and patient-specific education on
reproductive health and cancer prevention strategies, chapters have the ability to empower more patients to take
control of their reproductive health.
Goals of the Operation Reproductive Health:
- Increase student pharmacist awareness of the needs for sexual and reproductive health education and
opportunities for student pharmacist-led programming in the community
- Provide education on the HPV vaccine and increase understanding of the HPV vaccine use in cancer prevention
- Provide education on reproductive health including prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, hormonal
contraceptive options, and access to hormonal contraceptives
- Promote the profession of pharmacy and the role of pharmacists as a resource on these topics
Operation Reproductive Health National Liaison: Courtney Eberlan (ceberlan@patriots.uttyler.edu)
Program Results
Operation Reproductive Health was launched as an official APhA–ASP National
Patient Care project in 2021. Since that time, countless individuals of all ages have
been informed on HPV and the importance of receiving the HPV Vaccine. In 2024–
2025 alone, student pharmacists had the following results:
- 101 chapters participated
- 5,231 student pharmacists participated
- 259 faculty and staff members participated
- 93 pharmacists participated
- 30,586 individuals educated
- 4,959 on HPV vaccination
- 7,109 on cancer prevention
- 5,542 on contraception topics
- 945,802 individuals reached through public relations initiatives
Operation Reproductive Health Resources
Increasing Access to
Hormonal Contraceptive Products
Many states now allow pharmacists to prescribe hormonal contraceptives to increase and ensure patient access.
This 4-hour online interactive training program will prepare pharmacists to discuss the hormonal contraceptive
options available to prescribe, furnish or dispense, in accordance with state laws. This training meets the
requirements for most states that currently allow pharmacist-furnished contraception.
Test Your Knowledge - HPV Quiz
As immunization providers, pharmacists have an important role in public health and protecting patients from
vaccine-preventable diseases. CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends the HPV
vaccine for specific populations. Test your knowledge of HPV immunization with this short quiz.
Operation Reproductive Health Award Report and Recognition
APhA-ASP recognizes each chapter that implements an Operation Reproductive Health program in their community. One
Chapter from each of the eight APhA-ASP regions are recognized during Mid-Year Regional Meetings. In addition,
the eight regional winners, along with one national winner, and two national runners-up are recognized during
the APhA Annual Meeting & Exposition at the APhA-ASP Opening General Session and in Student Pharmacist
magazine.