NEW YORK — Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald recently signed a standing order authorizing pharmacists to dispense three types of hormonal contraception ...

Now more than ever, it is imperative to prevent unwanted, unintended pregnancies. Considering Indiana’s new abortion statute, women should have increased access to birth control measures. Preventing ...

Women in New Jersey will soon be able to buy birth control pills, patches, rings and injectable contraceptives without a prescription, according to state health officials. Under rules adopted May 20 ...

FILE - Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs delivers her State of the State address at the Arizona Capitol in Phoenix, Jan. 9, 2023. Adults in Arizona can now obtain contraceptive medications over the ...

As of Tuesday, any woman living in or visiting New York state can walk into a pharmacy and purchase birth control without a prescription. Gov. Kathy Hochul made the announcement alongside Health ...

Earlier this month, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced that pharmacists can enroll as Medicaid providers and contraceptive counseling services can be provided at pharmacies by ...

Arizonans are soon expected to be able to get birth control pills without needing a prescription. The expanded access could take effect as early as July 5, according to state health officials. A 2021 ...

PHOENIX (AP) — Adults in Arizona can now obtain contraceptive medications over the counter at a pharmacy without a doctor’s prescription under a governor’s order announced Thursday. Gov. Katie Hobbs ...