I remember dispensing a prescription for misoprostal at work a couple years ago. I was counting out 4 of them, and the conversation between the pharmacist and me went something like this:
RPh: Do you know what that's for? (whispering and sounding a little disgusted)
Me: Not exactly. (I had an idea that is was an abortion Rx because I knew that particular drug was not for pregnant women to take. The label made clear note of it.)
RPh: It's for having an abortion. (with same attitude)
Me: Oh. That's what I thought it was for. Good for her!
This was followed by a co-worker, who is having trouble conceiving a child still to this day, making a remark about how bad abortion is. While I understand her feelings (she'd been trying to get pregnant for years, and here's a woman just "throwing away" her fetus, something my co-worker wished she keep for a few months without miscarrying.) I still got into a little debate with her about it.
I just wish I could have been the pharmacist there that day. I would have definitely offered that particular patient some counseling on her medicine. She was in her 40's, so I know she couldn't have been completely lost in the process, but I would make sure she knew that she could come to me with any questions or problems she may have.
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