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Pharmacy Abortion Pill Access Sparks Controversy Nationwide

5/4/2025

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In the U.S., access to abortion pills varies widely among pharmacies. While giants like Walgreens and CVS provide them, Kroger and Sam’s Club have pulled them from their shelves. The drug mifepristone has been linked to a staggering 500% rise in emergency room visits between 2002 and 2015, prompting pro-life advocates to rally behind pharmacies that refuse to sell it.

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In the U.S., access to abortion pills varies widely among pharmacies. While giants like Walgreens and CVS provide them, Kroger and Sam’s Club have pulled them from their shelves. The drug mifepristone has been linked to a staggering 500% rise in emergency room visits between 2002 and 2015, prompting pro-life advocates to rally behind pharmacies that refuse to sell it.