Emergency contraception refers to medications or devices used after unprotected sex to reduce the chance of pregnancy, and the laws governing who can access them, how they may be provided or dispensed (including age, prescription, and pharmacy rules), and limits based on timing or setting. It can also include legal disputes over coverage, consent, and religious or moral objections to providing it.
In all 50 states and D.C., Plan B and its generics are available over the counter in pharmacies with no age restriction, while ella requires a prescription nationwide. Some states allow pharmacist refusal or impose pharmacy stocking rules, which can affect real-world access. This article breaks down each state’s pharmacy access rules, refusals, and fastest […]
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Dobbs did not ban contraception—no federal law changed in June 2022 when Roe was overturned. But the decision’s reasoning has fueled state efforts and litigation that could restrict certain methods, especially emergency contraception and IUDs tied to “personhood” arguments. This article explains what’s actually at risk, where, and how to protect access. The Dobbs Decision
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