Proposal would allow CT pharmacists to prescribe birth control

VERNON, Conn. (WFSB) – The Connecticut Pharmacist’s Affiliation is talking this morning in regards to the Lamont administration’s proposal to enhance entry to contraceptives within the state.

The proposal would enable pharmacists to prescribe sure contraception with out first needing to see a physician.

If the invoice is handed, it could expanded contraception entry all through Connecticut.

“Roughly 19 million ladies dwell in what’s referred to as a contraception desert. Which suggests they lack cheap entry to well being care that gives a full vary of contraceptive measures.”, mentioned Janet Mattiucci, a CVS pharmacist.

Native politicians say entry to contraception is an issue for a lot of dwelling within the state.

“It might be months earlier than you get in after which many instances they cancel and reschedule you due to staffing points. So why ought to we let a girl go with out entry to contraception throughout that point she will be able to’t see a doctor?”, added Sen. Heather Somers, of Mystic, Connecticut.

Laws proposed by Sen. Ryan Fazio and Sen. Heather Somers wouldn’t forestall medical doctors from writing contraception prescriptions themselves, however simply simplify the method for lady to entry the well being care they want.

The proposal would additionally eradicate physician appointment wait instances and improve privateness for sufferers.

“There are some people who find themselves simply not snug having that dialog and to have the ability to are available right here anonymously and say hey this what I need to do”, mentioned Christine Keenan of Groton.

Pharmacists can be required to have sufferers fill out a well being questionnaire after they contemplate contraception.

“It’s widespread sense it is going to present ladies with extra choices, extra entry and lowered prices to contraception”, added Sen. Ryan Fazio of Greenwich.

Lt. Susan Bysiewicz might be holding a dialogue on the subject immediately at 10 A.M. in Vernon.

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