Abortion Pills Will Be More Broadly Available Under New FDA Rules

Mifepristone (Mifeprex), one of the two drugs used in a medication abortion, is displayed at the Women's Reproductive Clinic, which provides legal medication abortion services, in Santa Teresa, N.M., on June 15, 2022. Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finalized a rule change on Tuesday that expands the availability of abortion pills at both physical and online pharmacies.

The new rules mean that any pharmacy can become certified via a short form to provide the abortion pill, not just a handful.