Whitmer signs legislation allowing Michigan pharmacists to prescribe birth control

Michigan pharmacists can now prescribe birth control among other new reproductive health care laws - WDET 101.9 FM

Michigan residents can now receive birth control prescriptions directly from their pharmacists.Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the measure into law this week as part of a bill package improving access to reproductive health care throughout the state.Michigan is facing a shortage of obstetricians and gynecologists, with one-third of counties lacking a dedicated OB-GYN.Ashlea Phenicie, chief advocacy officer at Planned Parenthood of Michigan, says so…

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Signs Bill Allowing Pharmacists to Prescribe Birth Control

Democrat Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill allowing pharmacists to prescribe birth control on Monday. The bill is one in a 16-bill package that is designed to “expand reproductive rights” in the state, according to ClickOnDetroit. House Bills 5435 and 5436, sponsored by Democrat Reps. Stephanie A. Young and Kara Hope, allow pharmacists to prescribe birth control and require insurers to cover the costs of the contraceptives. “Today, I’…

Whitmer signs bills allowing Michigan pharmacists to prescribe birth control

Two bills signed into law this week aim to boost access to reproductive health care for thousands of Michiganders—namely by enabling licensed pharmacists to prescribe and dispense contraceptives. MICHIGAN—Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed two bills this week to cut through what she described as “unnecessary red tape” that has limited access to reproductive health care. House Bills 5435 and 5436, signed into law during a ceremony in Flint on Tuesday, …

Michigan Governor Signs Bills Allowing Pharmacists to Prescribe Birth Control - News Facts Network

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Whitmer signs legislation allowing Michigan pharmacists to prescribe birth control

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) signed two bills into law earlier this week that will allow pharmacists in the state to prescribe hormonal birth control. House Bill 5436 gives Michigan pharmacists the ability to write prescriptions for hormonal contraceptives like birth control pills, emergency contraceptive pills, patches and vaginal rings.   Whitmer also signed a second…

Birth control access, resources for expecting mothers, expanded under new Michigan laws

Michigan pharmacists will be able to directly prescribe birth control under legislation signed by Gov. Whitmer.