an update on Target and Planned Parenthood....

[lauraanne_gilman]

from an e-mail rom Planned Parenthood:

If you contacted Target about its policy, you may have received
a response like this:

"Like many other retailers, Target has a policy that ensures a
guest's prescription for emergency contraception is filled,
whether at Target or at a different pharmacy, in a timely and
respectful manner. This policy meets the health care needs of
our guests while respecting the diversity of our team members."

In the last week, Target has changed its response, removing "or
at a different pharmacy," from its standard reply. But, although
it has taken that phrase out of the letter, as far as we can
tell Target has not actually changed its policy. Currently, if a
Target pharmacist refuses to fill your prescription, Target
thinks it's all right to make women travel to another pharmacy
to get their pills.

Sorry, Target, but this just isn't good enough. Planned
Parenthood insists that pharmacies guarantee prescriptions will
be filled in-store, without discrimination or delay.

We suggest Target take a look at the great policies of some of
its competitors if it really cares about meeting the needs of
its guests.

great policies >> http://www.ppaction.org/ct/B7qKFl41xzl5/

K-Mart letter >> http://www.ppaction.org/ct/BpqKFl41xzlt/