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How the Supreme Court Overturning Roe V Wade Affects the Future of Arthritis

shutting down abortion services, punishing doctors who perform the procedure, and attacking medications.

Since numerous states see the medication as something that aids doctors with the procedure, it will surely come under fire in those trigger law states. Some pharmacists have already started not to refill methotrexate prescriptions. 

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I know this seems kind of bad, but there are some silver linings to observe. First and foremost, not every state has outlawed abortion. Some are even going to create or already have laws that protect them.

The medication will most certainly be available in those provinces, so if you’re willing to travel, you can get your methotrexate prescription filled in states that have not banned the practice.

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Secondly, patients can tell their healthcare providers to write a statement of intent for the medication to inform the pharmacists it is for their swelling and chronic pains.

Medication notes may seem unnecessary, but with how passionate some people feel about the drug, it could become common.

Finally, You can always order your prescription through the mail from a different state if you need to. It might take a little more time than you’re used to, but you’ll still be able to get them.  

August 3, 2022 by Chauncey Simmons

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