A NEW Zealand pharmacist is
refusing to sell the morning-after
pill over the counter because of
personal beliefs, according to
reports in the NZ Herald.
Owner of Wairoa Pharmacy Elsa
Norvil told the newspaper she saw
conception as a “potential life, with
a soul”.
“I consider this as ending
another’s life,” she said.
“I am prepared to dispense it on
doctors’ instructions and believe
this acknowledges other’s rights to
access this service,” she continued.
Residents are concerned this
will add to the town’s high
teenage pregnancy rate, especially
considering Wairoa Pharmacy is
the area’s only dispensary and
there are no local family planning
facilities available.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 23 Feb 16 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 23 Feb 16
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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