Walgreens decided on March 2 it would not distribute abortion-inducing drugs in some states where they are legal following pushback on multiple fronts, according to a Politico report. Warnings from state attorneys general and pressure from anti-abortion activists, the decision reflects an abundance of caution, according to Politico. Nearly two dozen state attorneys general - including Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi - signed onto a letter threatening legal action against Walgreens if they go forward with dispensing the drugs, which are now America’s most popular method to terminate pregnancy. Walgreens responded with its own letter stating they will not distribute the drugs in those states at brick-and-mortar stores or ship it via mail. In January, the Food and Drug Administration announced they would enable pharmacies to distribute the abortion-inducing drug mifepristone. Currently, Walgreens is not distributing the pills anywhere in the country and is not certified to do so anyway, according to Walgreens. However, the pharmacy wrote it is looking to obtain certification in some non-specified states. This development reflects how much abortion availability can vary from state to state. (Daily Caller 03/02/23) Walgreens Decides It Won’t Dispense Abortion Pills In Many States—Including Some Where They Are Legal | The Daily Caller
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