Some complaints dismissed in 'morning-after' pill case |
| Published: December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm |
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OLYMPIA Health officials have dismissed some complaints that a pharmacy refused to stock morning-after birth control pills, but regulators still could sanction the drug store. The state Board of Pharmacy on Friday dismissed about half of some 20 complaints against Ralph s Thriftway of Olympia. Store owners refuse to stock the morning-after pill in their pharmacy, citing moral objections. Pharmacy Board officials said the dismissed claims weren t valid because they were lodged before a new state rule took effect, clarifying drug stores obligation to stock medications. Women s rights activists criticized the step. How many complaints are required before patients needs are met? Olympia activist Janet Blanding said in a joint statement with NARAL Pro-Choice Washington. But the board noted it would continue investigating the remaining complaints, which could end in sanctions, including possible suspension of the store s pharmacy license. This decision was based on the [ Full article ] |
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