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Court: Pharmacist may not refuse the morning-after pill

An independent pharmacist may not refuse to dispense the morning-after pill for reasons of conscience. This was decided by the Berlin-Brandenburg Higher Administrative Court. The pharmacist did not have the medicine in stock because, according to his own statements, he did not want to take part...

The Higher Administrative Court of Berlin-Brandenburg.
The Higher Administrative Court of Berlin-Brandenburg.

Process - Court: Pharmacist may not refuse the morning-after pill

The "Pille danach" is a pharmacy-controlled medication, the dispensation of which cannot be refused for conscience reasons, ruled the court. Anyone who decides to run a public pharmacy must ensure comprehensive coverage. The court spokesperson stated that the judgment has no consequences for the man.

The court's decision regarding the "Morning after pill" is a significant process in German legal proceedings, upholding the right to access the medication without pharmacists refusing due to reasons of conscience. This ruling applies to all public pharmacies in Berlin and Germany, ensuring equal access to the medication. Moreover, any judgments against individuals in this case do not impact the overall implementation of this process in the country.

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