Failure to complete 12 CLE hours including 2 hours in ethics/professionalism and 4 hours from live, interactive programs by October 31, 2017, will result in a $100 non-compliance fee. MCLE REPORTING DEADLINE: December 15, 2017 Failure to certify the required MCLE hours by December 15, 2017, will result in a $100 late filing fee. Must be reported online or received in MCLE office by 4:45 p.m. ADDITIONAL LATE FILING FEE: February 1, 2018
All birth control pills require a prescription from a healthcare provider. Combination birth control pills are available in 21-day packs, with 21 active tablets, or 28-day packs with 21 active tablets, and 7 inactive tablets. Extended-cycle pills such as Seasonique contain 84 active tablets and 7 inactive tablets.
The birth control pill can lead to a higher risk for blood clots, heart attack, and stroke in women who smoke, especially if they are over 35 years of age. Combination estrogen and progestin birth control (including the pills, ring or patch) should NOT be used by women who are over 35 years of age and smoke. The birth control pill is associated with a monthly cost or copay, and may not be affordable for some women. Generic birth control pills are less expensive.