"The rules, which will take effect in mid-June, allow individual pharmacists to opt out of filling an order, as long as someone else at the pharmacy then fills it."

"The vote closes what has been a heated controversy pitting some pharmacists who believe Plan B causes abortion against women's-health advocates. The board received more than 21,000 public comments, a majority opposing the new rules."

"Plan B is not the same as the abortion pill RU-486. It does not affect an existing pregnancy. It prevents pregnancy in most cases by halting ovulation or preventing fertilization. In some cases, it may prevent a fertilized egg from implanting in the uterus."

"State law defines pregnancy as the implantation of an embryo in the uterus.
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