Abortion pill access jumps almost 50% after Australia eases restrictions for pharmacies

Abortion pill access jumps almost 50% after Australia eases restrictions for pharmacies

The number of pharmacies stocking the MS-2 Step medication increased from 2, 228 to 4, 107 after rules relaxed in 2023

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The number of Australian pharmacies stocking an abortion pill increased by almost 50% when prescribing restrictions were relaxed, with researchers saying the findings suggest deregulation of abortion promotes safer and faster healthcare.

A study published in the medical journal JAMA Network Open on Thursday examined the impact of changes by the Therapeutic Goods Administration in 2023 which meant the medication, MS-2 Step, could be prescribed by any GP. Continue reading...

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