'Wally World' Flips on Plan B Pill

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said on Friday that all of its pharmacies would carry morning-after contraceptive pills, bowing to pressure from states seeking to force the world's biggest retailer to do so.

In a statement posted on its Web site, Wal-Mart said pharmacies would begin carrying "Plan B" contraceptives as of March 20, but added that workers who did not feel comfortable dispensing a prescription could refer customers to another pharmacist or pharmacy.

A Wal-Mart spokeswoman said the company would not comment beyond the contents of the statement.