Walgreens decides against distributing abortion pill in some states — report
Nearly two months after the FDA opened the door for certain pharmacies to dispense abortion pills, Walgreens has said it will not do so in several states where Republican attorneys general have opposed, according to a Politico report.
While patients were previously required to obtain mifepristone — a pill used in combination with another medicine to end early pregnancies — in a medical setting, the FDA issued a policy change in January allowing certified pharmacies to distribute it. Walgreens has expressed interest in becoming certified. However, 20 Republican AGs penned a letter urging Walgreens executive VP Danielle Gray against offering mifepristone in their states last month.
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