FDA says it will greenlight pharmacies to fill prescriptions for abortion pill

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The FDA has loosened rules on access to the abortion pill mifepristone, used to end early pregnancies, allowing pharmacies to dispense the drug.

January 3, 2023, 6:35 PMMifepristone and Misoprostol, the two drugs used in a medication abortion, are seen at the Women's Reproductive Clinic in Santa Teresa, N.M.

"Despite the FDA's expert judgment, some states have restricted access to medical abortion care, so unfortunately today's announcement will not provide equal access to all people," Masingill said. "GenBioPro looks forward to working with prescribers and pharmacies to increase access to medical abortion care for all people."

FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf speaks at an event celebrating hearing aids being available over the counter at a Walgreens, Oct. 19, 2022, in Washington, D.C.Still, she said, the FDA action signals an intention by the federal government to treat the drug more like other medications.

 

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charlotte82871 Have they no shame?

I believe in a woman’s right to choose. But I have a question on abortion pill. It sounds like it basically causes a miscarriage. Usually when a person has a miscarriage they have to have a D and c. Is that not needed w/ abortion pill?

I’m good w/ this as long as this went thru normal fda processes, like all other meds/procedures. Just hope it wasn’t done solely for political reasons.

How about stating that a prescription is still needed from a doctor, and that the pharmacy needs to meet specific requirements to be able to dispense the drug (i.e. fill the prescription). Misleading tweet dudes.

JenniferJJacobs Pharmacies can't even dispense birth control but now they'll be allowed to dispense drugs that induce abortions? It's backwards and dangerous.

So they banned fish antibiotics over the counter but are now allowing an abortion or next day pill? It's almost like they care more about killing than saving hmmm

Awesome. Now to flood red states with them so young girls can buy them.

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