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December 12, 2005
Props to New Hampshire!
This weekend in New Hampshire about 200 pharmacists started training sessions that would enable them to prescribe emergency contraception over-the-counter. Woo hoo!
The state passed a law six months ago allowing emergency contraception to be sold over-the-counter by specially trained pharmacists; once these pharmacists complete their training, they need to partner with a nurse or doctor to complete the requirements.
Pro-choice organizations are hoping that EC will be more accessible as soon as next month.
Pharmacist Maureen Adams says, “There's a real need in the community...The earlier they receive it, the more effective it is. The pharmacy is the first link.”
Word.
Posted by Jessica at December 12, 2005 10:27 AM
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There is a REASON New Hampshire has consistently been rated best state in which to live in the U.S. *Looks smug*
Posted by: Malafides Lucius at December 13, 2005 3:40 PM