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Costco decides not to sell abortion pill at its pharmacies

Costco cites lack of customer demand for mifepristone, a medication abortion drug now involved in a heated national debate with religious groups lobbying against its retail availability.

  • On Thursday, Costco Wholesale Corp. confirmed it will not sell mifepristone at its more than 500 pharmacy locations due to lack of demand.
  • Last year, pro-life groups and conservative investors, including Alliance Defending Freedom and Inspire Investing, lobbied to influence retail decisions on mifepristone, sources say.
  • Data show medication abortions exceeded 8,000 of U.S. procedures in 2023, with Walgreens and CVS starting dispensing mifepristone after FDA rule changes in 2024.
  • Planned Parenthood spokesperson Nicole Erwin said Costco's decision would have little impact in Idaho since stores had not sold the medication.
  • With mifepristone embroiled in legal and political battles since Roe v. Wade, Loren Colson warned of broader access restrictions.
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Costco drops abortion pill

Costco Wholesale Corp. has decided not to dispense the abortion pill mifepristone at its more than 500 pharmacy locations, a decision hailed by a group of faith-based activists who urged the retailer to avoid selling the drug.

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