Two of the largest pharmacy chains in the US, CVS and Walgreens, will start selling the abortion pill mifepristone on prescription at stores in several US states later this month, the New York Times reported on Friday, citing interviews with officials at both companies.
Joe Biden quickly applauded the decision, issuing a statement from the White House hailing an “important milestone” in maintaining access to the pill and encouraged other pharmacies to pursue similar options.
