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Law Center Urges Pharmacy Boards to Protect Patients
As part of our work for reproductive freedom and justice, the Law Center advocates in Oregon and Washington to ensure that all patients receive their lawfully prescribed medications. Women throughout the country have found themselves turned away from their local drugstores when presenting their pharmacists with prescriptions for birth control pills, particularly emergency contraception, also known as the morning-after pill. It's not just birth control, however; patients have been refused antibiotics and anti-depressants, as well as other drugs. The Law Center's successful advocacy has resulted in protective policies for patients in both states– policies that recognize that the practice of pharmacy must be patient-focused and that the health care needs of our communities are paramount. We plan to continue our advocacy on this issue throughout the Northwest.
- News & Updates
The latest information on pharmacy refusals.
- History
An in depth look at our pharmacy refusal work in the Pacific Northwest.
- Your Story
If you’ve been refused at the pharmacy counter, we'd like to hear about it. Please email us at nwwlc@nwwlc.org.
10/8/2008
Federal rule would make it harder for women to get reproductive healthcare.
Senior Legal Counsel Sara Ainsworth's article on the proposed "Provider Conscience Regulation."
9/26/2008
Law Center and Washington Alliance for Reproductive Choice oppose proposed "Provider Conscience Regulation."
Organizations voice concern over potential denial of healthcare to patients in Washington state, particularly low-income women.
7/8/2008
Pharmacy refusal before 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Court reviewing whether to lift injunction of Board of Pharmacy rules.
9/27/2007
Judge issues preliminary order preventing Washington pharmacy rule from taking effect.
Rule would have required pharmacies to fill all lawful prescriptions without discrimination or delay.
8/31/2006
New draft policy requires that patients receive their medications.
Washington State Board of Pharmacy adopts policy that protects patients' access to prescriptions.
6/1/2006
Press Release
Law Center denounces Washington State Board of Pharmacy’s decision to move forward with a rule that would allow pharmacists to refuse to fill safe, valid, lawful prescriptions.
History
The Law Center’s fight against pharmacy refusals across the Pacific Northwest.
Washington
Pharmacy rules require that patients receive their medications on site and on time. Read more...
Oregon
Pharmacy Board adopts policy protecting patients’ access to prescription medications, regardless of pharmacists’ moral objections. Read more...
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