OR is the first state in the United States to implement the law regarding birth control pills.
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And there are still likely to be obstacles even with this latest law, as pharmacists around the country have reportedly refused to fill prescriptions for birth control.
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According to a report from the PulseHeadlines, as part of new laws that are taking place in 2016 in OR, pharmacists are now permitted to prescribe birth control pills to women that qualify after filling out a health questionnaire.
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Women in OR no longer need to get an appointment at a clinic OR with a doctor, being physically examined and take the prescription to be filled at a pharmacy for obtaining prescription birth control, thanks to a new law. According to a report from the National Women’s Law Foundation, reports of pharmacies refused to fill prescriptions for birth control have cropped up in 25 states, including Oregon. Pharmacists are also required to attend mandatory training before receiving permission to prescribe birth control pills.
At the same time, feminists are rejoicing everywhere, since having over-the-counter birth control gives women back their choice, finally putting an end to doctors holding the pill hostage out of habit.
The CDC says “cervical cancer is the easiest cancer of the reproductive system that can be prevented by consistent doctor visits”. Some worry that younger women will forgo the regular checkups, and this will lead to an increase in preventable cancers and other related issues. The law allows Oregonians the ability to receive birth control pills over the counter following out a questionnaire and briefly consulting the pharmacist will make the life little easier. Pharmacists can now prescribe birth control pills as per a new law in Oregon. However, state law will require that they refer the patient elsewhere.
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New laws in OR going into effect include a law to automate voter registration, a law allowing paid sick leave days for employees, and a law for changing the language on marriage certificates to more inclusive of same couples. “Really, they’re two different things we’re addressing”. While it’s true that the birth control pills have no power against STDs and have some side effects, they are considerably less risky than other OTC drugs. Proponents like Dr. Alison Edelman, see the move as positive but cautions, “just having birth control accessible through a pharmacist doesn’t mean preventative health care isn’t important”. Birth control has been the subject of plenty of controversy in the U.S.in recent years, with religious organizations often opposing efforts to make birth control easier to get.
