Carrie Baker - Refused Birth Control at her Pharmacy

[MrsGWright]

So what if she was refused birth control? That nice pharmacist is an Angel of the Lord, sent to help her stop her pre-marital, non-procreational canoodling. Praise Be!

[LikesToRakeLeaves]

I'm proud of your efforts!

I do not like that the pharmacist lied to say that it was not corporate policy, and because she would not refer you.

This is a time limited remedy, in times of emergency it would be really tampering with another person's whole life to mislead them on purpose. 

Why not create a system where women can purchase the RU(46?) AND pharmacists that do not want to be involved for religious reasons both be accomodated?

How would YOU design this? (Please comment!)

[PharmacistCounseling]

The morning after pill should not be used for regular contraception. Condoms and birth control pill are what should be used on a regular basis. Preven and Plan B are the 2 commercially available morning after pills. You should take the first pill within 72 hours of the unprotected sexual contact. The sooner you take the first pill, the better. You must take a second pill 12 hours later. Again this is not for regular contraception, it is for emergencies only.

The world's Pharmacist

[achesnut1276]

Professor Baker.

[pboothus]

Hi, I'm a Pharmacist. I support the use of Plan-B and drugs in the past like it. Its is not an abortifacient. The right wing can kiss my bodybuilt azz. The funny thing about this is many, MANY years ago and until recently there was a particular BC that was prescribed for the same purpose. Its still on the market. THIS PROCEDURE IS NOTHING NEW.

I appologize for all the right wing idiot pharmacists out there. If you think its bad dealing with them, try working with them.

[rainchiId]

in washington, we have one of the most pro reproductive choice legislation in the usa. our pharmacists ruled against pharmacists denying prescriptions based on moral belief unless another pharmacist is present to give plan b over the counter. the problem is that pharmacies have found a loophole by just not providing plan b in the first place, which is a huge problem for women in rural areas (and even in non rural areas).

[Celesus]

It's so nice to see strong intelligent women trying to gain FREEDOM over their OWN bodies.She is amazing !!

[apothecary01]

As a pharmacist, I am outraged with the "conscience clause" some states have allowing a pharmacist to refuse to fill an Rx based on religious or moral beliefs. We have NO right to intrude our personal beliefs when evaluating a prescription. It is our job to make sure the medication is dosed appropriately, to screen for drug interactions, and to inform and educate the patient. We have legal authority to refuse to fill a prescription only when justified by clear and compelling medical reasons.

[Olenkatastrophe]

Intelligent women are always pro-choice, even in the bible belt. :]

[athena87878]

It is ridiculous that such a fuss is being made about this pharmacist's refusal. THis was not a life or death situation and it never will be when someone needs plan b. If a pharmacist chooses not to dispense that, respect his or her decision, be mature, and just call around to another pharmacy. You have 72 hours. Again, if that is not enough time, then you are just lazy.

[BonzoGal1980]

They may have the right to refuse to fill a prescription, but that doesn't give them the right to destroy the script, which is what is occurring more and more often. It's happened to me, and I use BC pills to control endometriosis, not for birth control. What about women in the boondocks where there's only 1 pharmacy within 50 miles? What are they supposed to do? Drive 400 - 500 miles to find a pharmacist that doesn't have a private agenda?

[palominogrl78]

Just seems to me that these anti-bc advocates just don't want people to have sex. I would hate to see the ruckus I would raise if I were denied my prescription. This should not be allowed to happen in America!

[palominogrl78]

This woman is a hero!!

[jhbbunch]

Reminds me of the guy who wouldn't put up an Easter Bunny display for Easter and got his ass fired. He appealed to the Human Rights Commission and even they told him to piss off. If it's against your belief, don't get into the business.

[joekuta]

A miracle, that everyone is on the same page here (of all the pages) for this video.

FYI (illinois state law)

A pharmacist who refuses to dispense birth control or plan-b are REQUIRED to direct the patient to a pharmacy which WILL dispense it.

Oh, she just said that. They broke the law.

As a CPhT, if my RPh refused to sell this,

I would have sold it to her on the spot.

It is not the pharmacist's decision.

IT IS OVER THE COUNTER. Like cough syrup, you just have to be 18.

[icedupliger]

I'm not quite sure how valid this statement is. It is Over the Counter TO AN EXTENT. To the best of my knowledge, a technician cannot dispense this. This product, while OTC, still requires the counseling of a pharmacist and a technician is not allowed to give out Plan B minus the counseling of a pharmacist that is necessary to go along with the product. However, the prior comment regarding the referral to another pharmacist is absolutely correct.

[magenta471]

You know, people with strong religious convictions should be handing out free ECP at churches. It prevents pregnancy and can significantly lower the number of abortions every year. But they have the wrong information. Who spreads these lies that ECP causes abortion?

[mimiurbina]

I am so proud of Dr. Baker! i had the honor of have her as my teacher for a year and i admire her work and her courage the united states need more women like her!

[mcowart03]

thank you for your amazing activism, Carrie. you kick ass!

[89gtl]

I admire this woman so much! I was refused plan B by my gynecologist after I was date raped. She did refer me to Planned Parenthood. Thank God for Planned Parenthood!!! Southern Indiana & Louisville, KY are very behind when it comes to this issue.

[avidfan01]

If we let a pharmacist decide whether or not to dispense birth control, what is next in store? Will a religious nut in white coat refuse to sell us a life saving cancer fighting drug because it was god's will to punish us with cancer? If a pharmacist wants to play god, s/he ought to establish his/her own church and preach until s/he is blue in the face. A pharmacist playing god has no right to be behind a pharmacy counter.

[EvilDoer35]

Thank you Carrie for speaking out & exposing yourself to all the abuse you have and will receive. Some freedom we have here in the U.S. A female should have a right to choose to abort if she wants, plain & simple. Thanks also to youtube for letting us upload the truth!

[chemchk]

To respond to mhouse974.. Does this mean that a pharmacist who is against cancer antineoplastics can refuse a prescription to a patient to help fight their cancer? It sure would. All women have the right to prevention of birth. Think of the alternative.  American women and men are trying to be proactive with their health and they don't need a pharmacist with his/her own non-professional opinions to tell them what they can and cannot have. It's wrong.

[openureyes101]

WRONG. This pharmacist has the RIGHT to work for a company that backs their beliefs, but they should not be making the choice for the company, which this moron was doing. Krogers should have fired this pharmacist. RELIGION should not be brought into this, unless the purchaser is going to a church, etc where their beliefs are publicly stated.

Everyone has the right to their beliefs, but they do NOT have the right to impose their beliefs on others especially in this type of situation.

[jennylegrand]

Thank you for taking a strong stand on this issue Carrie. Women like you, who are not afraid to stand up for their beliefs will help protect the women of tomorrow.

[terimk00]

Thank you for doing this video. Took alot of guts, we need to fix this problem. For our daughters!

[topchoices]

Thank you for staying on top of this. I am mother of three women and grandmother of 3 and remember when no effective birth control existed. Now that we have it ,it needs to be available for all who request it.

[TrixieBelden101693]

What an awesome woman.

[Mongoecho]

What a story this is why I refuse to go to CVS since a pharmasist in Rhode Island also refused to distribute plan B. This was in an emergency situation

[graymattergraphics]

Thank you so much for taking a stand on this issue. It is so extremely important for a person to have the right to decide what is appropriate for themselves.

[shgadeliq]

Ms. Baker is very brave for doing this. She is a great voice for this very important message. The same pharmacist that denied her Plan B probably would have filled a prescription for Viagra without a thought. The double standard is disgusting.

[maestr1952]

Why do we need a new law? The bible-thumping pharmacist is the one breaking the law!

Single young women--vote.

Maestra

[icedupliger]

It isn't considered breaking the law to refuse to fill a prescription. If a pharmacist however destroys that prescription then it's against the law.

The pharmacist absolutely should have referred the patient to another store. However, unless this pharmacist is also the owner of the chain and hence the policy/decision maker, I'm surprised that Ms. Baker couldn't have just gone to another pharmacist and asked for Plan B. I find it unlikely that ALL the pharmacists weren't willing to dispense it.

[momo6160]

Thanks for this effort. Very helpful. Suggesion: the hand-held, jumpy quality of this video is difficult to watch. Simply using a tripod would help tremendously in giving the video a more professional quality.

[terimk00]

Why do you care if looks professional? she's a real women , trying to make a difference.I think it's awesome!!

[crainw6283]

Good ol' red-neck backwards Georgia. Women can't get birth control and young men get thrown in prison for 10 years because they get a blowjob from their girlfriend. Stupid crackers still don't realize they lost the Civil War.

[luvtolearn]

Many thanks to Carrie Baker for doing this. She is a very articulate spokesperson for why we need this law ASAP.