Coverage dated July 6, 2023

Arizona governor makes contraceptive medications available over the counter at pharmacies

Headline from WHEC Rochester

PHOENIX (AP) — Adults in Arizona can now obtain contraceptive medications over the counter at a pharmacy without a doctor's prescription under a governor's order announced Thursday.

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  1. WHEC Rochester

    Arizona governor makes contraceptive medications available over the counter at pharmacies (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    PHOENIX (AP) — Adults in Arizona can now obtain contraceptive medications over the counter at a pharmacy without a doctor's prescription under a governor's order announced Thursday.

  2. Fox10 Phoenix

    Arizona Gov. Hobbs makes contraceptive medications available over the counter at pharmacies (opens Fox10 Phoenix)

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    Arizona adults can now get contraceptive medications over-the-counter, without a doctor's prescription, as a result of a governor's order that was announced on July 6.

  3. Fox News

    Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs allows for over-the-counter sales of contraceptive medications without prescription (opens Fox News)

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    Katie Hobbs, the governor of Arizona, announced that the state will now allow the over-the-counter sale of abortion medications with no prescriptions needed.

  4. NPR

    Arizona governor approves over-the-counter contraceptive medications at pharmacies (opens NPR)

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    Gov. Katie Hobbs said the rule will go into effect immediately. It applies to self-administered birth control. Patients 18 or older must complete a screening and blood pressure test.

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