Women who want to use the abortion pill Mifegymiso can now take it farther along in their pregnancy, Health Canada said Tuesday in announcing changes to how the medication is prescribed and dispensed. As well, the drug that was initially known as RU-486 can be dispensed directly to patients by a pharmacist or a prescribing health professional. Prior to Health Canada's statement, there had been some confusion around who could prescribe and dispense the pill. "Abortion access shouldn't depend on your postal code or income bracket," he said. Health Canada originally approved Mifegymiso in July 2015.

Source: CBC News November 07, 2017 18:11 UTC