Healey's reminder to pharmacies comes as a federal judge in Texas is considering a lawsuit that would overturn decades-old federal approval of the abortion pill, mifepristone.
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey speaks to a crowd at the IBEW headquarters in Dorchester in 2022 after her primary win.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey reminded pharmacies Wednesday that they are required to stock a key abortion pill, despite a nationwide effort by anti-abortion activists to ban the medication.that would overturn decades-old federal approval of the drug. Healey issued a written statement citing guidance from the state board overseeing pharmacies that says they must maintain “a continuous, sufficient supply of all family planning medications, including mifepristone, misoprostol, emergency contraception, and contraceptive prescriptions.”Healey said Massachusetts will always protect abortion access.
“At a time when states are rushing to ban medication abortion and some pharmacies are irresponsibly restricting access to it, we are reminding Massachusetts pharmacies that they have an obligation to provide critical reproductive health medications," Healey said in the statement. Medical abortion is the country’s most common method for ending pregnancies. Massachusetts in 2020 passed a lawIf U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk rules against the Food and Drug Administration in the Texas cases, it’s unclear how quickly access to mifepristone could be curtailed. Revoking or suspending approval of a drug after more than 20 years would also be an unprecedented challenge to the agency.
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Chicken-fried steak and Texas sheet cake: Texas Reddit users dish on their favorite comfort foodsA comfort food is a food that provides a nostalgic feeling or has sentimental value to someone.
Weiterlesen »
Massachusetts governor: Pharmacies must stock abortion pillsThe governor of Massachusetts is reminding pharmacies that they are required to stock a key abortion pill, despite a nationwide effort by anti-abortion activists to ban the medication.
Weiterlesen »
Ozempic cost is driving people to buy compounded versions for weight loss. Is it safe?Both self-injected medications are listed as “currently in shortage” by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and both are expensive if not covered by insurance.
Weiterlesen »
O.D. Wyatt H.S. to Add ‘Thrive North Texas' Curriculum Next YearO.D. Wyatt High School in Fort Worth will be the third school in North Texas to adopt Texas Health Resources’ “Thrive North Texas” curriculum.
Weiterlesen »
Judge pauses Biden waterway protections in Texas, IdahoA federal judge has paused the Biden administration’s waterway protections in Texas and Idaho.
Weiterlesen »
Who to watch in the 101st Valero Texas Open at TPC San AntonioDefending champ J.J. Spaun joins a long list of prior champions returning to San Antonio this year for the 101st Valero Texas Open as TPC San Antonio.
Weiterlesen »