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Push for more access to early medical abortion support in Grampians amid provision gap

Medications mifepristone and misoprostol are used together in early medical abortions. (AP: Allen G Breed/File)

A regional Victorian health organisation wants more support for sexual and reproductive health services in the Grampians, with women having no choice but to travel for early medical abortions.    

Newly-released data collated by the Victorian Women's Health Atlas showed during 2021 the Grampians had the lowest regional rate of early medical abortion providers in general practitioner and pharmacy settings.

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