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Miami Herald
39 minutes ago
- Miami Herald
CVS, Target, Walmart: Which sell Plan B and/or the abortion pill?
Costco Wholesale has decided to not sell the abortion pill mifepristone across all its U.S. pharmacy stores, citing low demand. This isn't a change in policy or Costco (COST) dropping the medicine. It has never sold mifepristone in its warehouse clubs or through its pharmacies. "Our position at this time not to sell mifepristone, which has not changed, is based on the lack of demand from our members and other patients, who we understand generally have the drug dispensed by their medical providers," Costco said. The decision comes amid campaigns against the pill by religious activist groups, including Inspire Investing and Alliance Defending Freedom. Plan B (Levonorgestrel) Purpose: Emergency contraception to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure (e.g., condom break). When used:Before a pregnancy starts, within 72 hours (best within 24 hours) after sex. How it works: Delays or prevents ovulation (egg release). May also prevent fertilization of the egg. Does not terminate an existing pregnancy. If the fertilized egg is already implanted, Plan B has no effect. Type: High-dose progestin (hormone), similar to birth control pill hormones, just in a single larger dose. Availability: Over-the-counter, no prescription, no age limit in the U.S. The Abortion Pill (Mifepristone + Misoprostol) Purpose: To end an existing pregnancy (up to about 10–11 weeks gestation in the U.S.). When used:After pregnancy has been confirmed (positive test or clinical confirmation). How it works:Mifepristone blocks progesterone, a hormone needed to maintain pregnancy. Misoprostol causes the uterus to contract and expel the pregnancy tissue. Type: Two different medications taken in sequence - not the same as hormonal birth control. Availability: Requires a prescription in the U.S. and is regulated under the FDA's Mifepristone REMS Program (dispensed at certified pharmacies, clinics, or by mail in states where legal). CVS: Stocked in most locations, typically in the family planning aisle; billing through insurance is possible, or pay out-of-pocket and claim later. You can also order online for Commonly available either on shelves or behind the counter; curbside and drive-thru pick-up may be offered Target: Carries Plan B both in-store and online, with options for delivery or same-day in-store Available in the family planning or sexual wellness section; online ordering with pickup or delivery options is also grocery and drugstore chains: Many large grocery store pharmacies (Kroger, Albertsons) and drugstore chains carry Plan B over-the-counter near other reproductive health retail pharmacies CVS and Walgreens: These two major chains have obtained FDA certification (through the Mifepristone REMS program) to dispense mifepristone in select locations, specifically in states where such dispensing is legally permitted. The list includes over 20 states such as California, New York, Illinois, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and others. However, availability varies by location and state-level restrictions Costco has said its decision on the abortion pill is a business one based on demand. The company generally stays out of politics. It has a very clear policy on its website: Costco Wholesale has a long-standing policy against making contributions to any political party or candidate, federal, state or local, in all countries in which we do business. This prohibition covers not only direct contributions, but also support through organizations created under section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code, buying tickets to political fundraising events, or furnishing goods, services, or equipment for political fundraising Company also prohibits contributions for "independent expenditures": communications that expressly advocate the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate that are not made in cooperation, consultation, or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate, candidate's authorized committee, or a political party. Related: Costco to keep abortion pill off shelves amid conservative outcry The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
The Hill
6 hours ago
- The Hill
Senate Democrat rips Costco for ‘refusing to sell' abortion pills
Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) hammered Costco on Friday for appeasing 'far-right extremists,' after the retailer said earlier this week that its pharmacies would not dispense the abortion medication mifepristone. 'I am deeply alarmed by news reports that Costco is refusing to sell safe, effective, and legal medication for no other reason than to appease the politics of anti-abortion fanatics,' Murray said in a statement following the news. 'I refuse to stand by and allow far-right extremists to bully major corporations and dictate what medicine women can or cannot get access to.' 'Where it is legal, retailers and major pharmacies must absolutely make medication abortion available to the women who need it,' the Washington Democrat added. Costco, in its Thursday announcement, explained that the decision came from a 'lack of demand.' 'Our position at this time not to sell mifepristone, which has not changed, is based on the lack of demand from our members and other patients, who we understand generally have the drug dispensed by their medical providers,' the company said, according to Reuters. The decision comes after CVS and Walgreens announced last year that they received certification to provide the drug in states where abortion remains legal. Murray pressed Costco to rescind its decision, warning that limiting access to mifepristone, one of two drugs used in medication abortion, is harmful to women's health. 'Mifepristone is safe and effective—we cannot live in a world where the availability of women's health care whipsaws back and forth based on the whims of extremists who want to deny women access to basic health care,' she wrote Friday. 'I am demanding that Costco immediately reverse course—follow the science and the facts, not the demands of far-right anti-abortion extremists.' The Supreme Court in a decision last year ruled unanimously that a group of anti-abortion doctors did not have the legal basis to challenge access to the pill. Despite the ruling, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Marty Makary are weighing a review of the abortion pill. Murray questioned Makary during his Senate confirmation hearing on the proposal, as well as President Trump's moves to gut staff at the FDA.
Wall Street Journal
9 hours ago
- Wall Street Journal
What You Need to Know About Kratom
Millions of Americans take the herbal supplement kratom for everything from energy to pain relief to quitting opioids. You can find kratom capsules, powder, drinks and shots in health food stores, gas stations and smoke shops. But the Food and Drug Administration is pushing to effectively ban a kratom derivative known as 7-OH, citing its potential for abuse. Some doctors and substance-abuse counselors warn that there are signs the plant itself is potentially addictive. Users contend it confers pain and mood-related benefits and provides an alternative to opioids.
