CVS and Walgreens to start dispensing the abortion pill mifepristone

• CVS and Walgreens are now dispensing the abortion pill, mifepristone, expanding access to the medication for terminating early pregnancies.
• This decision follows a change in federal restrictions on dispensing the pill, allowing pharmacies to provide it directly.
• The availability of mifepristone at major pharmacies could reduce barriers to abortion access, particularly in areas with limited clinic availability.
• Advocates praise the move for empowering individuals to access reproductive healthcare privately and conveniently.
• However, some anti-abortion groups criticize the decision, expressing concerns about potential misuse and the medication's safety.