A new federal rule change could make it easier for Alaskans to access medical abortions, especially in rural communities.
The Food and Drug Administration updated its regulations this month to allow abortion pills to be dispensed at chain and local pharmacies and through the mail.
"It definitely has the potential to expand abortion access in Alaska," said Rose O'Hara-Jolley, director with Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates of Alaska. "Given the complexity with the health care system, it's not something that's going to happen right away. But this is another very important piece of the puzzle in expanding abortion access across the state."
