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Supreme Court Dismisses Case About Chemical Abortion Drug Access
Jun 14, 2024
Pharmacy chains to start selling mifepristone for chemical abortions in some states. Supreme Court decision on access through telehealth and mail order. Debate on safety and regulation of chemical abortions.
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- Pharmacy chains now dispensing mifepristone for medical abortions, raising concerns about safety measures being eliminated.
- Legal actions are vital to regulate and distribute mifepristone, aiming to address safety concerns and protect pre-born lives.
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Changes in Access to Mifepristone
The podcast discusses the evolution in access to the drug Mifepristone for medical abortions. Originally requiring in-person appointments and follow-ups, the FDA's actions, starting from the Obama administration through to the Biden administration, have gradually expanded access. Recent developments include allowing retail pharmacies like Walgreens and CVS to dispense the drug. Critics, such as the Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, argue that these changes endanger women by eliminating safety measures like in-person doctor visits.
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