Pharmacy Refusals

Refusals to fill prescriptions for emergency and other contraceptives are rising. We’re working to defend women’s access to these prescriptions.

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Legal Briefs & Testimony | Amicus Brief: Stormans, Inc. v. Mary Selecky

October 21, 2008
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Webinars & Presentations | Reproductive Health Issues: National Survey of Republicans and Independents Conducted for National Women's Law Center and YWCA USA

October 15, 2008

Public Strategies conducted a national survey of 1,000 self-identified Republican and Independent voters, September 30-October 8, 2008 on behalf of NWLC and the YWCA. The purpose of the survey was to gauge their attitudes and opinions on various reproductive health care issues, including comprehensive sex education, contraception, emergency contraception/Plan B and abortion. Some of the survey’s key findings will be noteworthy to lawmakers, as they run counter to long-held assumptions about Republican opinions on the issue of reproductive health care.

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Reports & Toolkits | Partners in Access Appendix A: States That Have Taken a Position on Pharmacist Refusals

June 09, 2008
Appendix A provides a list of states that have taken a position on pharmacist refusals, with details on the position and how it was passed, whether by the pharmacy board or state legislature. Read more...

Reports & Toolkits | Partners in Access: Working with State Pharmacy Boards to Stop Refusals in the Pharmacy: Appendix A: States That Have Taken a Position on Pharmacist Refusals

June 09, 2008
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Reports & Toolkits | Partners in Access: Working with State Pharmacy Boards to Stop Refusals in the Pharmacy: Appendix B: Elements of a Model

June 09, 2008
Appendix B explains the elements of a model "duty to dispense" rule or policy. Read more...