A COURT in the US state of Illinois
has upheld a ruling that pharmacists
cannot be forced to dispense
emergency contraceptive drugs.
The long-running case was first
initiated in 2005 when the then
state governor issued a rule that
mandated the availability of the
morning after pill via pharmacies.
Last Fri an appeals court ruled
that the two pharmacists and their
pharmacies which were fighting the
case fall under the protection of
the Illinois Helath Care Right of
Conscience Act.
The judge also concluded that
emergency contraceptives do not
constitute “emergency medical care”.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 25 Sep 12 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 25 Sep 12
THE role and significance of community pharmacy in regional areas was a key focus of discussion for the Nationals leader David Littleproud during last week’s visit to Orana Mall Pharmacy as part of a regional tour.
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