Emergency Contraception

Emergency contraception is an FDA-approved form of contraception that prevents pregnancy after unprotected sex, birth control failure, or sexual assault. It is also known as the "morning-after pill." Access to emergency contraception has increased, but barriers to this safe and effective method of pregnancy prevention remain. We're working to ensure that women have access to emergency contraception to prevent unintended pregnancy.

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Reports & Toolkits | Reproductive Health Care Poll of Republicans and Independents

January 16, 2009

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: 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...

Reports & Toolkits | Partners in Access: Working with State Pharmacy Boards to Stop Refusals in the Pharmacy: Appendix C: Sample Complaint to the Pharmacy Board in the Event of a Refusal

June 09, 2008
Appendix C is a sample complaint to the pharmacy board in the event of a refusal. Read more...

Reports & Toolkits | Partners in Access: Working with State Pharmacy Boards to Stop Refusals in the Pharmacy: Appendix D: Resources

June 09, 2008
Appendix D is a list and description of resources. Read more...