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Update: WalMart MUST carry ECP

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Posted 2/14/06 3:37 PM
 
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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.

Posted 2/14/06 3:37 PM
 

Shanti
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I think that is great news!

Posted 2/14/06 3:38 PM
 

baghag
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me too. Chat Icon

Posted 2/14/06 3:39 PM
 

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me 3! It's great to see the wheels of justice used to implement progressive change.

Posted 2/14/06 3:46 PM
 

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ets: no news on the status of that $75, huh? Chat Icon

Message edited 2/14/2006 3:47:49 PM.

Posted 2/14/06 3:47 PM
 

BabyBoy
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Re: Update: WalMart MUST carry ECP

i find it kinda sad

Posted 2/14/06 3:47 PM
 

MrsS2005
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Re: Update: WalMart MUST carry ECP

Smart decision. Thanks for posting this.

Posted 2/14/06 3:47 PM
 

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Posted 2/14/06 3:48 PM
 

MrsS2005
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Re: Update: WalMart MUST carry ECP

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ets: no news on the status of that $75, huh? Chat Icon


The $75 was for damages in the lawsuit. This was a decision by the pharmacy board, not the court.

Posted 2/14/06 3:49 PM
 

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.

Posted 2/14/06 3:49 PM
 

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Posted by MrsS2005

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ets: no news on the status of that $75, huh? Chat Icon


The $75 was for damages in the lawsuit. This was a decision by the pharmacy board, not the court.



Yes, that is true

Posted 2/14/06 3:49 PM
 

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

Posted 2/14/06 3:50 PM
 

Jessica
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Re: Update: WalMart MUST carry ECP

I'm happy about that decision.

Posted 2/14/06 4:32 PM
 
 

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