About The Study: The findings of this cohort study indicate that mail-order pharmacy dispensing of mifepristone for medication abortion was effective, acceptable to patients, and feasible, with a low prevalence of serious adverse events. This care model should be expanded to improve access to medication abortion services.
About The Study: The findings of this cohort study indicate that mail-order pharmacy dispensing of mifepristone for medication abortion was effective, acceptable to patients, and feasible, with a low prevalence of serious adverse events. This care model should be expanded to improve access to medication abortion services.
Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Daniel Grossman, M.D., email daniel.grossman@ucsf.edu.
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(doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2024.1476)
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Ophelia Keating. (May 13, 2024). Mail-order pharmacy dispensing of mifepristone for medication abortion after in-person screening. Scienmag. https://scienmag.com/mail-order-pharmacy-dispensing-of-mifepristone-for-medication-abortion-after-in-person-screening/
Ophelia Keating. "Mail-order pharmacy dispensing of mifepristone for medication abortion after in-person screening." Scienmag, 13 May 2024, https://scienmag.com/mail-order-pharmacy-dispensing-of-mifepristone-for-medication-abortion-after-in-person-screening/. Accessed 3 September 2026.
Ophelia Keating. "Mail-order pharmacy dispensing of mifepristone for medication abortion after in-person screening." Scienmag. May 13, 2024. https://scienmag.com/mail-order-pharmacy-dispensing-of-mifepristone-for-medication-abortion-after-in-person-screening/

