LONDON, November 25, 2004 (LifeSiteNews.com) – A UK pharmacist refused to sell the abortifacient morning-after-pill to a woman customer, citing his Catholic beliefs. The woman, a 24-year-old mother of two, said she was furious because of being forced to attend a National Health Service walk-in-clinic to obtain the pill. The Lloyds pharmacy—a large chain in the UK—defended the pharmacist. A representative told The Mirror that a pharmacist can refuse to sell a medication on moral or religious grounds as long as they refer the person to another pharmacy.
“He objected on religious grounds, which he is fully within his rights to do,” said Lloyds’ pharmacy director Andy Murdock. “Another member of staff, and a supervisor, had lengthy discussions with Ms Gooch and partner. They were given advice as to alternative sources.” Tv