Which of the Following Statements Accurately Represents the American Pharmacists

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements accurately represents the American Pharmacists Association's (APA) official policy concerning a pharmacist's right to refuse to fill a contraceptive prescription?

• A)The APA policy states that a pharmacist has the right to refuse a prescription as long as he or she makes sure customers can get their medications some other way.
• B)The APA requires that all licensed pharmacists fill all prescriptions for all approved medications for all customers, regardless of their personal beliefs.
• C)The APA policy states that a pharmacist can refuse to fill contraceptive prescriptions for minors, but must fill them for adult customers.
• D)The APA refuses to issue an official policy on this controversial matter.

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Definitions:

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