"Major Pharmacy Chains to Stock Abortion Pill Mifepristone"

CVS and Walgreens will begin selling the abortion pill mifepristone with a prescription in certain states, following FDA guidelines issued last year. President Biden encouraged pharmacies to apply for certification, calling it an important milestone in ensuring access to the drug. The rollout will start in a few states, with CVS beginning sales this month in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, and Walgreens starting next week in New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, California, and Illinois. The move has drawn criticism from anti-abortion rights groups and praise from advocates for expanding medication abortion access.