Opinion: The next big American showdown could be over abortion pills – By Jessica Levinson (MSNBC) / April 17, 2022
Roe is about to be executed. A woman’s ability to obtain abortion pills should not, and does not, need to be.
Both sides of the abortion debate are preparing for a post-Roe v. Wade world. Just this past week, red states like Kentucky, Oklahoma and Florida have rushed to severely restrict access to abortion. This year alone no fewer than 30 states have made moves to ban or significantly limit abortions. The writing is on the wall, the ceiling and the floor: The U.S. Supreme Court is almost certain to find that there is no constitutionally protected right to abortion.
In States where abortion is illegal, the abortion pill may be an option
But this doesn’t necessarily mean women in states that outlaw or severely restrict abortion, at least those who cannot travel to another state, will be left without any access to abortion.
A recent change by the Federal Drug Administration allows women to obtain a prescription for abortion pills through a telehealth appointment as long as the women work with a certified provider and certified pharmacy. This month, the FDA is working on the certification rules for pharmacies that dispense abortion pills, which it authorizes for use up to 10 weeks into a pregnancy.
