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Democrats Want Pharmacies to Offer Abortion Pills After the Supreme Court Preserved Access

Now that the Supreme Court has preserved access to abortion pills, “any attempts to delay distribution of abortion medication are simply attempts at playing politics with women’s health care,” a House Democrat said.

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“These pharmacies have delayed long enough — the time for action is now,” Rep. Dan Goldman said. Stefan Jeremiah/AP

By Oriana González

July 02, 2024 01:29 PM

House Democrats are urging five major pharmacy retailers to commit to dispensing mifepristone, the first pill used in medication abortions, after a recent Supreme Court ruling preserved access to the drug nationwide, according to a letter obtained by NOTUS.

Nearly 60 House Democrats — led by Reps. Dan Goldman and Judy Chu — signed a letter to Walmart, Safeway, Kroger, Costco and Health Mart calling on them to sell abortion pills. The companies have remained silent on whether they would obtain certification to dispense mifepristone.

Now that the Supreme Court has ruled to protect abortion pill access — at least for now — Democrats want the five pharmacies to take action.