Abortion Pill Access

• Some U.S. abortion pill restrictions upheld, case bound for top court

  The appeals court's decision overturned part of a lower court ruling that would have revoked the Food and Drug Administration's 23-year-old approval of mifepristone.

  U.S. News

  Aug 16, 2023
  
• U.S. FDA expands abortion pill access to retail pharmacies, mail-order companies

  The change could expand availability at both brick-and-mortar stores and online pharmacies, overturning a long-standing requirement that women pick up the medicine in person.

  Health

  Jan 3, 2023
  
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• The abortion pill shortage is easing — but for some, access remains a struggle

  'The product was (quality assured), released on Monday and is now available for sale. Most back orders were fulfilled yesterday,' a spokesperson for the company said.

  Canada

  Dec 21, 2022
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• Canada has been facing an abortion pill shortage. Here’s what to know

  Each day without access to the abortion pill can push people out of the window during which they're able to access a non-surgical abortion, advocates warn.

  Health

  Dec 16, 2022
• Access to abortion pills will be next battleground in U.S., experts say

  Anti-abortion activists and politicians say cross-border trips for abortion pills, remote doctors' consultations and pill deliveries are what will be targetted next.

  World

  May 5, 2022
• Ultrasound no longer required before patients can access abortion pill: Health Canada

  Doctors in Canada can now prescribe Mifegymiso -- otherwise known as the abortion pill -- without needing to conduct an ultrasound.

  Canada

  Apr 16, 2019
• Health Canada to allow abortion pill Mifegymiso up to 9 weeks into pregnancy

  Women who want to use the abortion pill Mifegymiso can now take it farther along in their pregnancy, Health Canada said Tuesday in announcing changes to how the medication is prescribed and dispensed.

  Canada

  Nov 7, 2017
• Nova Scotia women will get free access to abortion pill Mifegymiso

  Nova Scotia women will be able to get the abortion pill for free beginning in November.

  Canada

  Sep 22, 2017
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• Abortion wait times in Nova Scotia ‘unconscionable’: advocate

  More women have come forward to complain about abortion-access hurdles in Nova Scotia, as a national lobby group says it plans a renewed push in the province.

  Health

  Aug 15, 2017