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Contraception
Illinois Governor Issues Emergency Rule Ensuring Contraceptive Access
May 5th, 2005
After bringing the issue of pharmacists' refusal to fill prescriptions for contraceptives to the forefront of national debate, Planned Parenthood stood with Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich as he proposed an Emergency Rule to require pharmacies to fill prescriptions without delay. "...Governor Blagojevich sent a clear message that the basic health care needs of Illinois women are a priority," said Planned Parenthood Federation of America interim president, Karen Pearl, who was in Chicago for the announcement. "Women need to know that pharmacists do not have the right to refuse to dispense prescription medication and we commend Governor Blagojevich for his leadership on...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-05-05)
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