Walgreens is not going to dispense abortion drugs in some states

DEERFIELD, Unwell. — Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) stated  Thursday that it's going to not dispense abortion drugs within the states of 20 Republican attorneys normal who've informed the pharmacy chain it risked breaking the legislation ought to it dispense them to these states by mail.

The choice comes after the U.S. Meals and Drug Administration allowed retail pharmacies to dispense mifepristone drugs, together with by mail, offered they're licensed below particular security guidelines for the drug.

A Walgreens spokesperson stated the pharmacy’s determination was in response to a letter from the attorneys normal. Walgreens meant to grow to be an authorized pharmacy and would solely dispense in jurisdictions the place it was authorized to take action, the spokesperson stated.