Over-the-counter EC in New Hampshire awaits compliance
This is annoying. You get a state law that allows pharmacists to dispense EC over-the-counter, but no one does it!
A state law allowing pharmacists to dispense emergency contraception without a prescription went into effect on Monday, but a lack of procedures and training for pharmacists has prevented compliance with the new law.
Also, potential action on the federal level has left state regulators with more questions than answers.
At the state Board of Pharmacy's regular meeting on Wednesday, the panel agreed to a proposed set of rules needed to govern how the new law is to be implemented. Seeing as those rules still need legislative approval, and a training program for pharmacists has yet to be finalized, it could be nearly two months before druggists are officially allowed to dispense the drug, known as the "morning after pill," to women without a prescription.
Also, potential action on the federal level has left state regulators with more questions than answers.
At the state Board of Pharmacy's regular meeting on Wednesday, the panel agreed to a proposed set of rules needed to govern how the new law is to be implemented. Seeing as those rules still need legislative approval, and a training program for pharmacists has yet to be finalized, it could be nearly two months before druggists are officially allowed to dispense the drug, known as the "morning after pill," to women without a prescription.
Ugh. I understand folks are waiting for the FDA decision, but women need access to EC now. Another downer--pharmacists don’t have to dispense it if they don’t want to. That’s right, it’s our old friend the so-called conscience-clause. Sigh.
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