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Life-ending drugs dispensed under new law
State health officials say two prescriptions have been filled for life-ending drugs under Washington's new assisted suicide law.
State health officials say two prescriptions have been filled for life-ending drugs under Washington's new assisted suicide law.
Health Department spokesman Tim Church said Thursday he could not provide any details about the people considering suicide. But the department has received two forms from pharmacists saying they have dispensed the drugs
The department has not received any forms certifying that a person has committed suicide under the state law that took effect in early March.
Church says the people who filled a prescription for life-ending medication have as long as they want to take the medication or can change their minds and never take it.
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