Wal-Mart LOSES!! MUST CARRY EMERG. CONTRACEPTION

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Julie Battel, from left, Katrina McCarty and Rebekah Gee filed complaints against Wal-Mart.

CNN) -- Wal-Mart pharmacies in Massachusetts must carry emergency contraception pills, the state's pharmacy board has ruled.

The Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy on Tuesday ruled in favor of three women who filed complaints claiming that the stores refused to fill their prescriptions.

Julie Battel, Katrina McCarty and Rebekah Gee filed suit against the company earlier this month. (Full story)

Wal-Mart has until Thursday to comply with the ruling.

The drug, which is commonly referred to as the "morning after pill," or "Plan B," must be taken 72 hours after sex to prevent pregnancy.

Wal-Mart currently only carries the pill at its Illinois stores, where it is required under state regulations.

Wal-Mart spokesman Dan Fogelman said the company plans to comply with the board's ruling.

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http://www.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/02/15/walmart.contraception/