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Don't Take "No" for an Answer: A Guide to Pharmacy Refusal Laws, Policies and Practices

This guide explores laws, regulations and other authorities that govern the dispensation of prescription medications. State law is the primary source of authority and constitutes the bulk of the discussion here. The resources in this guide can be used to inform a variety of advocacy efforts, primarily to improve state policy or prevent harmful policy from being put into place. This guide is an overview, not an exhaustive study of all existing statutes, cases, and policies.