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What the FDA's rule changes allowing the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed by pharmacies mean in practice – 5 questions answered

  • Written by: Grace Shih, Associate Professor of Family Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Washington
imageThe rule change has little to no effect in states where abortion is banned or restricted.LaylaBird/E+ via Getty Images

In early January 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration modified its rules for mifepristone, a drug used for medication abortion, allowing it to be offered with a prescription by certified pharmacies. Before this rule change,...

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