Arizona to Offer Over-the-Counter Contraception

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Let's move now to Arizona. The governor there, Katie Hobbs has issued an order allowing adults in the state to obtain contraceptive medications over the counter without a prescription. The rule applies to birth control like hormonal and oral contraceptives and it will only require adult patients to complete a screening and a blood pressure test. Now, in a statement, Governor Hobbs said that we are building an Arizona for everyone, which means ensuring that people across the state have what they need to live a free and healthy life. Now, that rule will go into effect immediately.