Both CVS and Walgreens will seek certification for dispensing abortion pills after an FDA rule change earlier this week.
Once certified, both drugstore chains will be able to fill prescriptions for mifepristone, which stops an embryo from growing and can be used to terminate a pregnancy up to 10 weeks along.
Also known under the brand name Mifeprex, mifepristone interrupts the production of progesterone and breaks down the uterine lining. Under the new program, people seeking medication abortions don't have to go to pharmacies in person. They can get a prescription through a Telehealth appointment and receive pills in the mail where permitted by law.
"Although the FDA's announcement today will not solve access issues for every person seeking abortion care, it will allow more patients who need mifepristone for medication abortion additional options to secure this vital drug," the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists said in a statement.
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