Medication Abortion
Medication Abortion Care
While some states are attempting to override the FDA through legislation that would impose medically unjustifiable barriers to care, the pharmacy community should know that medication abortion is FDA-approved, safe, effective, and can now be legally dispensed by certified retail and mail order pharmacies. On January 3rd, 2023, the FDA released updated Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) for Mifepristone, opening a pathway for pharmacies in all settings to become certified to dispense mifepristone.
To help you deliver medication abortion care, we have created and curated the following regulatory guidance, training materials, and clinical resources. Learn more about the Pharmacists CARE Initiative here.
Mifepristone
A pill that inhibits the physiological action of progesterone, a hormone needed to sustain pregnancy
Misoprostol
Pills taken within 24-48 hours of mifepristone to complete the abortion process.
Pharmacists should know that...
PHARMACISTS CARE INITIATIVE RESOURCES
Getting Started
CLINICAL GUIDES AND PATIENT EDUCATION
Medication Abortion Pharmacies Directory
Is your pharmacy already certified to dispense mifepristone per the FDA REMS program? List your pharmacy on our Medication Abortion Pharmacies directory to make it easier for patients and providers to find you.
REMS INFORMATION AND RESOURCES
Danco - Mifeprex (mifepristone)
List of pharmacy locations that dispense Mifeprex (mifepristone) - Danco
Questions for Danco? Email Danco
Genbiopro - Mifepristone
Genbiopro Pharmacy Agreement Form
List of pharmacy locations that dispense mifepristone - Genbiopro
Questions for Genbiopro? Email Genbiopro
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Continuing Pharmacy Education Program
Medication Abortion Curriculum Slide Deck
SOCIAL MEDIA IMAGES
Download and post to promote your pharmacy's participation in medication abortion care.
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