Senate Democrats urge Walmart, Costco, Albertsons and Kroger to sell abortion pill mifepristone
Publishing timestamp: 2023-03-14 15:54:40
Summary
Senate Democrats are urging major retailers such as Walmart, Costco, Albertsons, and Kroger to sell the prescription abortion pill mifepristone and provide access that is as broad as possible. The article also discusses the patchwork legal landscape surrounding abortion and mifepristone, with some states banning abortion and others having tighter restrictions on mifepristone than federal regulations. Walgreens, CVS, and Rite Aid have all said they plan to get certified with the FDA to sell mifepristone in states where it is legal to do so, but Walgreens has come under fire for not selling the medication in some states where abortion remains legal.
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