misoprostol

The law affects mifepristone and misoprostol. Supporters say it protects expectant mothers from coerced abortions. Opponents say the drugs have other uses and the law will make them harder to prescribe.

Some abortion providers are looking to misoprostol, a medication widely used around the world, should a federal judge in Texas block access to a key medication abortion option.

The policy started the first week in July in Alabama, Arkansas, Idaho, Oklahoma, and Texas. CVS is asking care providers to help by including a diagnosis on the prescription.

Despite evidence that mifepristone can help recovery from miscarriages, access to the medicine, which is commonly used to provide abortions, remains limited.