Walgreens, Rite Aid, CVS pressed on access to abortion pill from New York governor, AG
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (Dem.) and Attorney General Letitia James (Dem.) are asking the CEOs of major drug store chains to make clear whether they will supply the abortion pill mifepristone available.
Letters were sent to the CEOs of Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ:WBA), Rite Aid (NYSE:RAD), and CVS Health (NYSE:CVS).

The request from Hochul and James comes as 20 attorneys generals have asked pharmacies in their states not to distribute the medication.

The pair want to know if the companies will be made available via prescription to patients in the state, and if not, what is the legal basis for not doing so. They are giving 10 days to receive responses.
On Wednesday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (Dem.) said he would end a $54M state contract with Walgreens (WBA) after the company said it would not sell mifepristone in some states.