State Policy

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January 22, 2021

Abortion Restrictions Prevent Access

Despite widespread public support for abortion care, less than half of states would protect abortion rights should Roe v. Wade be reversed by the U.S. Supreme Court.
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January 14, 2021

Expanding Medicaid Improves RWB

A diverse number of states are expanding Medicaid and helping people to access important parts of basic health care.
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Pharmacist Prescribing of Hormonal BC

Currently, 18 states (including DC) have enacted policies to allow pharmacists to prescribe and dispense self-administered hormonal methods.
A map of the state of Oregon showing the number of pharmacies per zip code that prescribe birth control.
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PHARMACIES PRESCRIBING BC IN OREGON

Oregon is one of 18 states to allow pharmacists to prescribe self-administered hormonal birth control.
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State Responses to Title X Gag Rule

As of December 2020, 34 states have been impacted by the gag rule.