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July 28, 2005
Alaska puts off EC decision
Alaska is one of eight states where emergency contraception has over-the-counter status, yet that could all change.
The Alaska State Medical Board has recently proposed a change that would require women to have a prescription for EC, limiting its access. The proposal caused quite the uproar, with hundreds of letters being sent from around the state by concerned doctors, pharmacists, legislators and citizens.
Rep. Eric Croft of Anchorage wrote that the cost of a doctor’s exam would put an undue burden on some women. (Not to mention put a delay on how quickly women could access EC.)
In light of the strong responses, the board has put off a vote until September (the original deadline was July 11). We’ll keep you updated on this one. Any Alaskans out there want to weigh in?
Posted by Jessica at July 28, 2005 10:22 AM
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And, of course, constraints on the ability of poor women to exercise their reproductive rights is the (only) consistent aspect of Republican policy on that set of issues...
Posted by: Scott Lemieux at July 28, 2005 11:56 AM