Abortion Pills Prescribed by Pharmacists Are Newest Effort in Abortion Fight

January 7, 2025

Unlabeled pill bottles in a pharmacy

(New York Times) – Pharmacists have begun prescribing abortion pills, not simply dispensing the medication — a development intended to broaden abortion access by taking advantage of rules that give them prescribing ability in most states.

The new effort is small so far — a pilot program in Washington State — but the idea is expected to be tried in other states where abortion remains legal. (Read More)