CVS and Walgreens to dispense the abortion pill mifepristone
CVS and Walgreens announced that they plan to start dispensing mifepristone, the so-called abortion pill that is one of two drugs used in medication abortions.
CVS and Walgreens announced on Friday that they will soon start dispensing mifepristone, one of the two drugs used for medication abortions, in states where abortion is allowed.
The two large pharmacy chains said they had received certification to dispense mifepristone, following a rule change the Food and Drug Administration finalized in January 2023.
The FDA decision broadened the availability of abortion pills by allowing pharmacies to dispense them to patients in person or or by mail, though neither CVS nor Walgreens are sending the medication by mail yet. Previously, patients were required to pick up the medication in person at a clinic, medical office or hospital.
Mifepristone is the first of two pills used in medication abortions. The second is misoprostol.
The FDA policy still requires pharmacies to meet certain requirements and complete a set of forms to get certified to sell mifepristone — that's the process CVS and Walgreens have completed.
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