California Governor , Says the State Will No Longer , Do Business With Walgreens.
California Governor , Says the State Will No Longer , Do Business With Walgreens.
On March 6, California Governor Gavin Newsom tweeted
that the state of California will no longer do business
with Walgreens, a major United States pharmacy chain.
On March 6, California Governor Gavin Newsom tweeted
that the state of California will no longer do business
with Walgreens, a major United States pharmacy chain.
Reuters reports that the news comes just days
after Walgreens said it would not sell abortion
pills in some Republican-controlled states.
According to Newsom, California refuses
to do business with Walgreens or , "any company that cowers
to the extremists and puts
women's lives at risk.".
According to Newsom, California refuses
to do business with Walgreens or , "any company that cowers
to the extremists and puts
women's lives at risk.".
Reuters reports that a spokesperson for
Newsom said that "all relationships" between
the state and Walgreens were now under review.
The spokesperson reportedly declined to offer
details on how the decision could impact
California's business ties with Walgreens.
Last week, Walgreens said it would not sell abortion pills
in 20 states where Republican attorney generals have
warned that dispensing the pills would break state laws.
On March 6, Walgreens issued a statement clarifying
that the company will continue to dispense the pills
in any jurisdiction where it remains legal to do so.
Once we are certified by FDA,
we will dispense this medication
consistent with federal and state laws, Walgreens statement, via Reuters.
In January, the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration allowed retail pharmacies
to sell the abortion pill mifepristone.
In January, the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration allowed retail pharmacies
to sell the abortion pill mifepristone.
The decision included distributing the pill
by mail, provided the distributor is certified
under special safety rules regarding the drug