Tag: sexually transmitted infections
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Colorado House unanimously OKs offering more STI preventing drugs to sexual assault victims
The state House unanimously passed legislation Monday to increase the amount of prescription drugs hospitals can supply to sexual assault victims to prevent sexually transmitted infections. Under current law, hospitals can only provide a 72-hour supply of prescription drugs to any emergency room patient. If enacted, House Bill 1309 would allow hospitals to offer between…
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Bill advances to provide more STI preventing drugs for sexual assault victims
A Colorado panel advanced legislation Tuesday to increase the amount of prescription drugs hospitals can supply to sexual assault victims to prevent sexually transmitted infections. Under current law, hospitals can only provide a 72-hour supply of prescription drugs to any emergency room patient. If enacted, House Bill 1309 would allow hospitals to offer a seven-day…