Druggists in S.C. not refusing to dispense | South Carolina pharmacists can refuse to fill prescriptions, but so far this hasn't led to consumer complaints, say those who represent and regulate the profession. (May. 13, 2005, The State, S.C.)
Legislatures Grapple with 'Conscience Laws' | State legislatures and Congress are considering various "conscience laws." They would give health professionals the right to refuse to provide services that violate their moral or religious views. The list of objectionable treatments has expanded far beyond abortion. (May 14, 2005, Weekend Edition, NPR)
Pharmacists cite morals for pill bans | A survey found most of rural Missouri's pharmacies don't stock the morning-after pill. (May 12, 2005, Columbia Missourian, Missouri)
Pharmacies May Be Forced to Dispense Birth Control | In response to a growing number of reports of women whose birth control prescriptions were denied by pharmacists on moral grounds, US Senators and House members Thursday introduced legislation to ensure that women are able to get such prescriptions filled. (Reuters, Apr 14, 2005)
Other CT articles on birth control include:
Bitter Pills | What does RU-486 change about abortion? A Christianity Today editorial. (Dec. 11, 2000)
Bitter Pill | FDA strengthens warning on RU-486. (Jan. 24, 2005)
Plan B (for Bad) | Christians fight to keep 'morning-after pill' under the counter.
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