Duckworth asks FTC to investigate drug distributor over abortion pill
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AmeriSourceBergen is refusing to distribute Mifeprex to retail pharmacies in certain states. The company is continuing to sell directly to health providers. Duckworth accused the company of exploiting the political climate around abortion medication in order to maximize profits. The drug is one of two approved by the Food and Drug Administration for medication abortion.
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Duckworth asks FTC to investigate drug distributor over abortion pill
Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) is asking the Federal Trade Commission to investigate reports that drug distributor AmeriSourceBergen is refusing to distribute Mifeprex to retail pharmacies in certain states, but was continuing to sell directly to health providers. In a letter sent Monday to FTC Chair Lina Kahn, Duckworth accused the company of exploiting the political…
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Duckworth asks FTC to investigate drug distributor over abortion pill
Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) is asking the Federal Trade Commission to investigate reports that drug distributor AmeriSourceBergen is refusing to distribute Mifeprex to retail pharmacies in certain states, but was continuing to sell directly to health providers. In a letter sent Monday to FTC Chair Lina Kahn, Duckworth accused the company of exploiting the political…