Reproductive Health

Legal expert breaks down the history of power between federal v. state law and why Dobbs v. Jackson has caused such a stir for the pharmaceutical community.

Without a constitutional right to abortion, mail order pharmacy providers need to consider both the federal requirements and various state laws in how they approach the dispensing of mifepristone across state lines.

Those seeking abortion were found to have triple the risk of a psychiatric disorder compared to the general population.

Study shows no robust differences in blood pressure, heart rate, lipids, and glucose measurements in children conceived using assisted reproductive technologies.

CVS and Walgreens have both recently announced that they are seeking FDA certification to use the mail to distribute mifepristone, the first pill used in a 2-drug abortion.

Although the FDA has now allowed retail pharmacies to dispense mifepristone, a drug used for medicated abortions, questions still remain about the requirements for pharmacies and the availability of the drug.

The changes will almost certainly widen access for patients seeking medicated abortions in states without legal obstacles.

Although the guidance has created some confusion around pharmacists’ responsibilities on the federal and state levels, Lanton said it will take time to find cohesive solutions.

Researchers highlight how a lack of access to medications used to treat multiple sclerosis, migraines, and epilepsy, but not proven safe for pregnancy, threatens child-bearing aged women who live with these conditions.

Some anti-abortion laws may lead to legal action against health care providers who prescribe or provide medications that can be used to induce abortions.

Laly Havern, PharmD, MS, BCACP, director in specialty health solutions leading in oncology and fertility at Walgreens, discusses the company's Fertility Awareness Campaign that is being launched as part of National Infertility Awareness Week.

32 public colleges with combined enrollment of more than 700,000 students must comply with law by January 2023.

But vaccines do not cause infertility or harm pregnancy chances, Boston University School of Public Health research results show.

Although childbirth remains a difficult, often stressful experience for mothers, the advent of opioid medications for labor pain relief and the use of appropriate sanitation methods has made childbirth far safer for mothers than was possible during previous periods in history.

Educational programming for pharmacy students and practicing pharmacists on medication abortion is limited.

The Illinois legislature is considering pending legislation that would allow pharmacists to provide contraception directly to women.