XAMJ Posted March 7, 2023 Posted March 7, 2023 Quote Newsom to shut Walgreens out of California state business following abortion pill decision California will cease all its business with Walgreens, the retail drugstore chain, Gov. Gavin Newsom said on Monday, days after the company announced it would not dispense abortion medication in 21 Republican-dominated states. “California won’t be doing business with @walgreens – or any company that cowers to the extremists and puts women’s lives at risk,” the Democratic governor tweeted. “We’re done.” Newsom’s pushback came at an already fraught time for the future of medication abortion, which is used in more than half of all procedures nationwide, as a Texas judge weighs issuing a ban on Mifepristone, the first pill in a two-drug abortion regimen. Walgreens had responded to legal pressure from Republican attorneys general in 21 states – including a handful where abortion remains legal – in deciding to partially halt its efforts to sell the drug. “We intend to be a certified pharmacy and will distribute Mifepristone only in those jurisdictions where it is legal and operationally feasible,” the company said last week in a statement. Walgreens declined to comment on Newsom’s tweet. The clash between Newsom and Walgreens, a massive chain with thousands of stores around the country, marks the latest round of fallout following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. The ruling, handed down in June of last year, shook up national politics ahead of the 2022 midterms – with many Democrats crediting the backlash for helping their candidates in tough, swing state and seat races – and complicated relationships between political and business leaders. It’s not clear exactly how California will seek to cut ties with Walgreens. A spokesman for Newsom did not immediately answer a question about the practical effects of the governor’s announcement. Late last week, Democratic California state Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a statement slamming Walgreens for bowing to political pressure from GOP officials. “Medication abortion is safe, effective, and serves as a lifeline for people in need of critical care, especially those from vulnerable and underserved communities,” Bonta said on Friday. “I am disappointed that Walgreens has decided to give in to political pressure from anti-abortion states, and cut off access to these necessary and lifesaving medications.” Walgreens was the only pharamacy to ban the sale of Mifepristone after 20 states wrote to all major pharmacy companies.
nadiamendell Posted March 7, 2023 Posted March 7, 2023 6 minutes ago, XAMJ said: It’s not clear exactly how California will seek to cut ties with Walgreens. A spokesman for Newsom did not immediately answer a question about the practical effects of the governor’s announcement. I'm gonna wait to see if this actually affects Walgreens in ANY way before praising him.
fauxtography Posted March 7, 2023 Posted March 7, 2023 So, if anyone has a better handle on legality around this, was Walgreens decision to stop selling it optional, or required?
XAMJ Posted March 7, 2023 Author Posted March 7, 2023 3 minutes ago, nadiamendell said: I'm gonna wait to see if this actually affects Walgreens in ANY way before praising him. i think they will end all state contracts and grants with walgreens affecting their bottom line.
Helios Posted March 8, 2023 Posted March 8, 2023 but wont people lose their jobs? Also they are still dispensing those pills in california right? This seems extreme but I do think walgreens is evil for doing this.
Bang Up Posted March 8, 2023 Posted March 8, 2023 16 hours ago, nadiamendell said: I'm gonna wait to see if this actually affects Walgreens in ANY way before praising him. I can't see how it wouldn't? CA's # of Walgreens is, like, third in the nation. This will be a big blow to them.
nadiamendell Posted March 8, 2023 Posted March 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Bang Up said: I can't see how it wouldn't? CA's # of Walgreens is, like, third in the nation. This will be a big blow to them. Ok but we don't know what he's actually doing that will affect them. He has a history of announcing things like this for clout then not really doing anything.
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