Illinois lawmakers are pushing to expand access to birth control by allowing pharmacists to fill orders without consulting a doctor. But state Representative Terri Bryant, a Murphysboro Republican, says this is an issue only a doctor should handle.
“I would like to express that this actually risks a patient’s safety. It’s an issue of a young person under the age of 18 being able to go in and get what should be a prescription medication.” Bryant says.
Advocates say gynecologists and other medical doctors were involved in drafting the legislation. House members may consider the plan over the next few weeks.
