Why do some pharmacists object to filling birth control or morning-after pill prescriptions?
Some pharmacists whose religious beliefs prohibit abortion or the use of birth control believe that dispensing these medications to others is an infringement on their own free exercise of their religion. 2. What laws have states proposed regarding pharmacists and filling prescriptions they find objectionable? Eleven states are considering “conscience clause” laws that would permit pharmacists to refuse to fill certain prescriptions. Four states already have laws that specifically allow pharmacists to refuse to fill prescriptions that violate their beliefs. Further, legislators in South Dakota, Arkansas and Georgia hope to strengthen existing laws so pharmacists would be able to refuse to transfer or refer prescriptions for contraceptives to other pharmacies. At the same time, at least four states are considering laws that would explicitly require pharmacists to fill all prescriptions. 3. Why do opponents of these proposed laws object to them? Opponents object to these laws because they
