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CVS, Walgreens to Offer Abortion Pill Mifepristone in Select States

The move follows a 2023 FDA decision, marking a significant development in the ongoing debate over reproductive rights.

photo of the outside facade of a CVS Pharmacy in new york city as people walk past and a walgreens delivery truck drives by in the background
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The Walgreens and CVS pharmacy chains will sell abortion pills in select states where abortion is legal. Pictured: A Walgreens pharmacy at a store on New York City's Broad Street on Jan. 5, 2023. (Photo: Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • CVS and Walgreens will start selling the abortion pill mifepristone in some US states, following a 2023 FDA decision.
  • The move is hailed by President Biden as an important milestone for reproductive freedom amid ongoing political debates.
  • The Supreme Court is set to hear a case on limiting access to mifepristone, with implications for the upcoming election.
  • Medication abortion, which includes mifepristone, is the most common method of abortion in the US.
  • Critics argue the FDA has abandoned its responsibility to protect life, while supporters highlight the safety and effectiveness of the drug.