Walgreens, CVS to begin selling abortion pill mifepristone in some states
Walgreens and CVS said they will start filling prescriptions for the abortion pill mifepristone in states where it is legally allowed, stepping into the culturally divisive battle over reproductive rights weeks before the Supreme Court is set to consider access to medication abortion.
Distribution and Healthcare Context
The decision by these major retailers is a significant development within Business Economy and Economic Policy. Documentation of the medication shows boxes of the drug mifepristone at the West Alabama Women's Center in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on March 16, 2022. (Allen G. Breed/AP)
Key Details of the Announcement
The following points summarize the current plans for pharmacy distribution:
- Walgreens, CVS to begin selling abortion pill mifepristone in some states.
- Walgreens and CVS said they will start filling prescriptions for the abortion pill mifepristone in states where it is legally allowed.
- This move occurs as the industry is stepping into the culturally divisive battle over reproductive rights weeks before the Supreme Court is set to consider access to medication abortion.
The pharmacies will focus on states where the practice is legally allowed, ensuring adherence to local Newsroom Policies & Standards and legal frameworks.