{"id":2190342,"date":"2024-03-01T14:46:03","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T19:46:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/abortion-pills-to-be-sold-at-cvs-and-walgreens\/"},"modified":"2024-03-01T14:51:14","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T19:51:14","slug":"abortion-pills-to-be-sold-at-cvs-and-walgreens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/abortion-pills-to-be-sold-at-cvs-and-walgreens\/","title":{"rendered":"CVS and Walgreens to sell abortion pills"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fabortion-pills-to-be-sold-at-cvs-and-walgreens%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2190342&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo illustration by \u2063Anna\u2062 Moneymaker\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>OAN\u2019s Brooke Mallory<\/h2>\n<p>11:43 AM \u2013 Friday, March 1, 2024    <\/p>\n<p>The two biggest pharmacy chains in the United\u2064 States, CVS and Walgreens, have just made a groundbreaking announcement. They\u200b will \u2062now \u2062be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/another-city-is-about-to-declare-itself-a-sanctuary-city-for-the-unborn\/\" title=\"Another City Is About To Declare Itself A Sanctuary City For The Unborn\">selling abortion pills<\/a>, providing women with a new option for terminating unwanted pregnancies. This move comes \u2064at \u2062a\u200b time when access to abortion is\u2063 becoming increasingly restricted in several states.<\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px; text-align: center;\">  \t<script>  \t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3'); });  \t<\/script>  <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>Mifepristone, a popular abortion pill, is now available for\u2062 purchase at CVS and Walgreens. This pill, which is labeled\u200b as a prescription \u2063medication, was authorized by the FDA in 2000 as a safe and reliable method for ending unwanted pregnancies.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to regulatory changes\u200b implemented by the FDA last year, retail \u2064pharmacies are now allowed to offer\u2063 abortion pills. CVS and Walgreens have taken advantage of \u200bthis opportunity and have obtained certification to\u2063 distribute \u2063the pill.<\/p>\n<p>President Joe\u200c Biden has expressed his support for the pharmacies&#8217; decision, \u2064recognizing \u200bthe importance of expanding access to abortion in the face of increasing restrictions.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cThe stakes could not be higher for women across America,\u201d Biden said in a statement on\u2063 Friday. \u201cI encourage all pharmacies that want to pursue\u200d this option to seek certification,\u201d Biden said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>An increasing \u2063number\u200d of \u2063women \u2064are choosing medication-assisted abortions over surgical procedures.\u200d In fact, over\u2064 half of all abortions performed in the United States in 2020 were medication-assisted.<\/p>\n<p>However, opponents of abortion have filed a lawsuit against the\u200d FDA, questioning the clearance\u200c of this drug. They have also organized protests outside \u200bof pharmacies after\u200b CVS and Walgreens announced their intention to provide\u200d access to the prescription.<\/p>\n<p>Since the landmark Roe v. Wade \u200cruling in 1973, many states have\u200c implemented restrictions on abortion access. \u2062As \u200da result, purchasing abortion\u200b pills\u200d will require visiting a\u200c store location, as mailing the medication \u200bis prohibited.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cWalgreens has completed the FDA certification process to dispense mifepristone and expects to begin dispensing within a week, consistent with federal and state laws,\u201d the\u200b company said in a \u200dFriday statement to CBS News.\u2063 \u201cWe are beginning a phased rollout in select locations to allow us to\u2064 ensure quality, safety, and privacy for our patients, providers, and team members.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>CVS, on the other hand, will initially start sending the medications to pharmacies in Massachusetts and Rhode Island before\u2064 expanding to other states.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve received certification to dispense mifepristone at CVS Pharmacy and plan to fill prescriptions \u200bfor this medication in states where [it is] legally permissible,\u201d CVS said. The pharmacy chain added that it \u200b\u201cwill expand \u2064to additional states, where allowed by law, on a rolling basis.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Stay informed! Receive\u200d breaking news blasts directly to your inbox for\u2062 free. 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This decision comes\u2062 at a time \u2064when access to abortion is increasingly restricted \u200bin several states. This \u2062article will delve into \u200dthe details of this \u200cdevelopment, discussing its\u2062 implications and \u2062the \u200breactions it has garnered.<\/p>\n<p>Availability \u2064of \u2064Abortion Pills:<\/p>\n<p>Mifepristone, a commonly used abortion pill, \u2062is now obtainable at\u2064 CVS and\u200d Walgreens.\u200c Approved by the FDA in 2000, this prescription medication has been acknowledged as a safe \u200cand\u2063 reliable method\u200c for ending unwanted \u2062pregnancies. Last \u200dyear, the FDA\u2063 introduced regulatory changes that allowed retail pharmacies to offer abortion pills, providing women with greater accessibility. \u2063Taking\u200c advantage of this opportunity,\u2064 CVS and Walgreens have \u2062obtained certification to distribute the pill.<\/p>\n<p>Support from President\u2064 Biden:<\/p>\n<p>President Joe\u200c Biden has expressed his support for the decision made by these pharmacies, recognizing the significance of\u200c expanding access to\u2063 abortion in the face of mounting restrictions. In a statement on Friday, President Biden remarked, &#8220;The stakes could not\u2064 be\u200b higher \u200dfor women across America. I encourage all pharmacies that want to pursue this option to seek\u2063 certification.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Growing Preference\u200b for Medication-Assisted Abortions:<\/p>\n<p>Increasing numbers of women are opting for \u200dmedication-assisted abortions \u2063over surgical procedures. In \u2062fact, over half of all \u200babortions performed in \u2064the United States in 2020\u200d were medication-assisted. \u2063This \u2062trend highlights the preference for convenience and\u2063 privacy that medication-assisted abortions offer.<\/p>\n<p>Opposition and Legal Challenges:<\/p>\n<p>Opponents of abortion have\u2063 filed a\u200d lawsuit against the FDA, raising concerns about the clearance of mifepristone. Additionally,\u200d protests have\u200c been organized outside \u200bpharmacies following the announcements made by CVS and Walgreens.\u200d Ever since the landmark 1973 \u200dRoe \u2063v. Wade ruling, numerous states have imposed restrictions on abortion \u200caccess, requiring\u2063 women to visit store locations in \u200cperson as mailing the medication \u2064is prohibited.<\/p>\n<p>Implementation and \u200cSafety Measures:<\/p>\n<p>Walgreens has completed the FDA certification process and expects to begin dispensing mifepristone within\u2064 a week, adhering to federal and state laws.\u2064 The company\u200b stated,\u2062 &#8220;We\u2062 are beginning a phased rollout in select\u2063 locations to allow us to \u2063ensure quality, safety,\u2064 and\u2063 privacy for our patients, providers, and team \u200cmembers.&#8221; CVS is expected to\u2062 follow suit, although their specific timeline has yet to be announced.<\/p>\n<p>Conclusion:<\/p>\n<p>The decision by CVS \u2064and \u2064Walgreens\u200c to\u200c offer abortion\u2063 pills represents a significant step forward in expanding women&#8217;s \u200creproductive\u2063 healthcare\u2064 options. This move \u2064aligns with the commitment to \u2062ensuring accessible and safe procedures for terminating \u2062unwanted pregnancies. Despite the legal challenges and opposition faced, these pharmacy chains \u2064have taken a commendable stand. As the nation grapples with \u2063abortion restrictions, the\u2063 provision of abortion pills by retail pharmacies can serve as\u200c a lifeline, providing women with autonomy over their reproductive choices\u2063 and healthcare decisions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>OAN&#8217;s Brooke Mallory reports that CVS and Walgreens, the largest pharmacy chains in the US, will start selling abortion pills this month. Mifepristone, a commonly used abortion pill, is classified as a prescription medication since 2000. 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