Here’s an update to

Pharmacist Refuses Anti-Bleeding Drug To Woman Because She May Have Had Abortion

Idaho Pharmacy Board Gives a Pass to Pharmacist Who Refused to Fill Prescription

The Idaho Board of Pharmacy has ruled that the Walgreens pharmacist who refused to fill a prescription for Methergine - a medication that halts uterine bleeding - will not be disciplined for her actions. The prescription was called in by a nurse practitioner with a local Planned Parenthood. The Idaho Press-Tribune reports that “the board had concluded its investigation into the incident and found no violations of state laws the board is tasked with enforcing.”

According to initial reporting about the story, the pharmacist “suspected” the Methergine prescription may have been called in on behalf of a woman who had undergone an abortion. She asked the nurse practitioner for what reason she was prescribing the medication, and when the nurse practitioner told the pharmacist providing that information would violate patient confidentiality, the pharmacist not only refused to fill the prescription - but refused to refer the nurse practioner to another pharmacy.

More at RhReality.

Remember, this is what so-called conscience clauses are supposed to do: punish women by any means necessary.

The Conscience Clause, put into law last year in Idaho, specifically allows for pharmacists to refuse to fill prescriptions for abortifacient medication or emergency contraception, among other medications. However, Methergin does not fall into either of these categories. It does not cause an abortion, nor is it contraceptive. The law also clearly states that in life-threatening situations a healthcare professional must provide care until an alternative is found.

Conveniently, the Board sez this isn’t under its domain. I guess conscience really IS something that people don’t use unless it becomes a law. /