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baghag
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Update: WalMart MUST carry ECP
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baghag
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Re: Update: WalMart MUST carry ECP
Wal-Mart Must Stock Contraception in Mass. 2 hours, 58 minutes ago
The state board that oversees pharmacies voted Tuesday to require Wal-Mart to stock emergency contraception pills at its Massachusetts pharmacies, a spokeswoman at the Department of Public Health said.
The unanimous decision by the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy comes two weeks after three women sued Wal-Mart in state court for failing to carry the so called "morning after" pill in its Wal-Mart and Sam's Club stores in the state.
The women argue state policy requires pharmacies to provide all "commonly prescribed medicines."
The board has sent a letter to Wal-Mart lawyers informing them of the decision, said health department spokeswoman Donna Rheaume. Wal-Mart has until Thursday to provide written compliance.
Dan Fogleman, a spokesman for Bentonville, Ark.-based Wal-Mart, said the company hadn't heard about the decision, but would comply with any order.
Wal-Mart carries the pill in Illinois only, where it is required under state law. The company has said it "chooses not to carry many products for business reasons," but declined to elaborate.
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Shanti
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Re: Update: WalMart MUST carry ECP
I think that is great news!
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baghag
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Re: Update: WalMart MUST carry ECP
me too. 
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Shelly
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Re: Update: WalMart MUST carry ECP
me 3! It's great to see the wheels of justice used to implement progressive change.
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suvenR
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Re: Update: WalMart MUST carry ECP
ets: no news on the status of that $75, huh? 
Message edited 2/14/2006 3:47:49 PM.
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BabyBoy
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Re: Update: WalMart MUST carry ECP
i find it kinda sad
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MrsS2005
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Re: Update: WalMart MUST carry ECP
Smart decision. Thanks for posting this.
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neenie
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MrsS2005
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Re: Update: WalMart MUST carry ECP
Posted by suvenR
ets: no news on the status of that $75, huh?
The $75 was for damages in the lawsuit. This was a decision by the pharmacy board, not the court.
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LadyMaravilla
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Re: Update: WalMart MUST carry ECP
good, I'm happy for all those girls who only have Wal-mart to rely on for those meds.
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suvenR
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Re: Update: WalMart MUST carry ECP
Posted by MrsS2005
Posted by suvenR
ets: no news on the status of that $75, huh?
The $75 was for damages in the lawsuit. This was a decision by the pharmacy board, not the court.
Yes, that is true
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Moehick
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Re: Update: WalMart MUST carry ECP
Hey now it is there for those who need it and if you don't need it or don't want to see it...turn the other way
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Jessica
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Re: Update: WalMart MUST carry ECP
I'm happy about that decision.
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