Two of America’s largest pharmacy companies have announced their plans to roll out a prescription abortion pill this month, called mifepristone. CVS and Walgreens said they will start distribution next week in states where abortion is still legal.

US pharmacy giants to start selling abortion pill mifepristone

CVS Health Corp, Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc and Walmart Inc have tentatively agreed to pay about $13.8 billion to resolve thousands of U.S. state and local government lawsuits accusing the chains of mishandling opioid painkillers, according to two people familiar with the negotiations.

CVS, Walmart, Walgreens agree to pay $13.8 billion to settle US opioid lawsuits: Reports

Following a surge in demand after the US Supreme Court's decision to ban abortion, some of the biggest retailers in the country including CVS and Walmart are rationing Plan B emergency contraceptive pills, The Wall Street Journal reported.

US abortion ban: CVS, Walmart ration Plan B contraceptive pills as demand surges

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US pharmacy giants to start selling abortion pill mifepristone

CVS, Walmart, Walgreens agree to pay $13.8 billion to settle US opioid lawsuits: Reports

US abortion ban: CVS, Walmart ration Plan B contraceptive pills as demand surges