Danco Laboratories, which makes the Mifeprex brand of mifepristone,announced the changesTuesday.
GenBioPro, which makes a generic mifepristone, also confirmed the changes.
Themedication abortion regimenregulated by the FDA is for ending pregnancies through 10 weeks gestation.
Misoprostol, the second pill in a medication abortion, is prescribed forother uses besides abortion, including miscarriage.
What’s next for pharmacies?
Walmart didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
It could take bigger chains longer because of the logistics of dispensing mifepristone.