target responds

In response to my form email submitted via Planned Parenthood yesterday in protestation of Target allowing a pharmacist to refuse to fill a prescription for emergency contraception, Target has sent me its own form email:

Dear Target Guest,

Target places a high priority on our role as a community pharmacy and our obligation to meet the needs of the patients we serve. We expect all our team members, including our pharmacists, to provide respectful service to our guests, particularly when it comes to their health care needs.

Like many other retailers, Target has a policy that ensures a guest’s prescription for emergency contraception is filled, whether at Target or at a different pharmacy, in a timely and respectful manner. This policy meets the health care needs of our guests while respecting the diversity of our team members.

Your thoughts help us learn more about what our guests expect, so I’ll be sure to share your feedback with our pharmacy executives.

Thanks for taking the time to share your questions, thoughts and comments. I hope we’ll see you again soon at Target.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Hanson
Target Executive Offices

Ok, so, it sure sounds like they're saying "No, you've got us all wrong, we'll fill anyone's prescription for EC!" But what they actually say is their policy "ensures a guest’s prescription for emergency contraception is filled, whether at Target or at a different pharmacy." i.e., if our moralizing christian pharmacists decide to preach from the medicine dispenser, you can feel free to go to the Walgreens across the street. Damn you public relations professional and your sneaky speech!