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Case Study Analysis: Pharmacists and the Pill

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the date was too old or that there was an error in the piece of paper. Rather, this decision comes from the conscience of the pharmacist who decided not to  fill that prescription. This case is representative of several incidents that have occurred throughout the nation, creating a stir. This issue, like the issue of abortion, sperm donation, surrogate motherhood  and artificial insemination, present ethical dilemmas for the public. This case is the latest controversy as it concerns reproductive choice. II. Case Study Summary The  following is a synopsis of a case study submitted by a student: In 2004, Julie Lacey was not able to fill her birth control prescription at a CVS drug  store due to the personal beliefs of the pharmacist, who simply does not believe in birth control. The ethical issue is that women should have a right to reproductive choice,  but the other side of it is that pharmacists should have the right to not fill prescriptions they feel takes lives. Some scientific evidence is relayed to suggest that the  pill does not merely prevent pregnancy, but implantation, so that a zygote may have been already formed but cannot progress. Reproductive rights groups say that birth control pills are also  used for other purposes. Some state legislation allows pharmacists some leeway if they do not feel it is morally correct to fill these prescriptions. This case study concludes with a  suggestion to explore the ethical position of the pharmacist who does not want to fill such prescriptions. III. Application of the Ethics Model  The ethical issue here does concern women who should have the right to control their bodies from one perspective so they demand that their prescriptions be filled. Yet, these prescriptions