Access to Birth Control Act mandates pharmacies to provide FDA-approved contraception and related medication without delay.
The Access to Birth Control Act amends the Public Health Service Act to establish duties for pharmacies regarding contraception and related medication. Pharmacies must provide FDA-approved contraceptives and related medications without delay if in stock. If not in stock, they must inform the customer and offer options such as expedited ordering or referral to another pharmacy. Exceptions include cases where dispensing is unlawful without a prescription, customer preference for ordering, inability to pay, or professional clinical judgment.
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