The memo reminds pharmacists that refusing to fill these types of prescriptions could be a violation of federal civil rights law.
On Wednesday, Biden administration officials addressed the latter issue by reminding pharmacists across the country that if they refuse to fill prescriptions for different forms of contraception, abortion medication, or even unrelated medications that could possibly end pregnancies, they could be violating federal civil rights law.
“Under federal civil rights law, pregnancy discrimination includes discrimination based on current pregnancy, past pregnancy, potential or intended pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth,” states thethe Department of Health and Human Services sent to more than 60,000 retail pharmacies this week.
Biden’s guidance to pharmacies is an important step toward providing clarity and protecting access to vital medications amid the ongoing, seemingly unending post-
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