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AZ SB1106
Bill
Status
1/22/2013
Primary Sponsor
Anna Tovar
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AI Summary
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Requires pharmacies to fill valid prescription orders, including for emergency contraception, while allowing accommodations for employees with sincere religious objections if implementation does not cause undue hardship to the pharmacy or customers.
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Mandates that health professionals provide rape victims of reproductive age with medical information about emergency contraception, verbally inform them it will be provided upon request, and dispense or prescribe it if requested, with exceptions for providers whose religious beliefs prohibit contraception who must immediately refer to another available provider.
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Allows pharmacies to refuse prescriptions only for valid medical concerns such as drug interactions, therapeutic duplications, incorrect dosage, or abuse/misuse, and requires treating customers with respect while ensuring seamless delivery of prescription services.
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Establishes that the Board of Pharmacy must investigate violations of pharmacy prescription-filling requirements within seven days of receiving a complaint and violations constitute unprofessional conduct subject to disciplinary action.
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Directs the Department of Health Services to administer a program using available federal and state funds to reduce unintended pregnancy risks by improving awareness of emergency contraception through website and social media information.
Legislative Description
Emergency contraception
Last Action
Referred to Senate HHS Committee
1/23/2013