I heard on a news report recently that a pharmacist who would not sell
someone birth control pills because of her beliefs got fired because
she was in violation of a law stating that if a pharmacist does not
want to fill a prescription, then they must find another pharmacy that
will fill the prescription. I am not sure if this is a state law or
federal and if it applies to CII drugs or not, but it would be nice to
not have to run around to different pharmacies to find one that will
fill your Dilaudid prescription.
MobiusDick
Shawn Hirn - 18 Aug 2005 15:37 GMT
> I heard on a news report recently that a pharmacist who would not sell
> someone birth control pills because of her beliefs got fired because
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> not have to run around to different pharmacies to find one that will
> fill your Dilaudid prescription.
I don't think any federal law regarding this issue is on the books, but
I might be wrong. Anyone who has trouble filling a prescription on moral
grounds should not become a pharmacist. Its not rocket science to
realize that if you are incapable or unwilling to meet the
responsibility entailed in a particular line of work, then do not pursue
a career in that field.
For example, I am opposed to murder, so I have made a conscious decision
to never use my skills in the computer industry to work for any company
that manufactures military weapons. That's my choice. Such firms can
legally operate, but no one forces me to work for them. If I had a moral
objection to abortion, I would also avoid working at any company that
sells, manufacturers, or distributes products that can be used in any
way to conduct an abortion. Its very simple, if you object to any of the
responsibilities a job entails, do not take that job.
Anna L - 18 Aug 2005 21:28 GMT
> I heard on a news report recently that a pharmacist who would not sell
> someone birth control pills because of her beliefs got fired because
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> MobiusDick
If someone refuses to do the job for which they were hired ~ they
should be fired. Start firing religious nuts who refuse to do their
job. That will get their attention.
Anne
Dave Symnpathy - 18 Aug 2005 21:41 GMT
>> I heard on a news report recently that a pharmacist who would not sell
>> someone birth control pills because of her beliefs got fired because
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> Anne
It'll just end up in court as "religious discrimination".