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Abortion pill access jumps almost 50% after Australia eases restrictions for pharmacies

The Guardian Australia
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By comparing pharmacy ordering data in the two years before and after the changes, researchers led by La Trobe University found by mid-2025, 49% more pharmacies were stocking the medication.

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