As individuals purchased up Plan B and different emergency contraceptive drugs after the Supreme Courtroom’s determination overturning Roe v. Wade on Friday, no less than two main pharmacies put limits on purchases or deliveries of the drugs, which generally value $10 to $50.
CVS mentioned it might quickly cap purchases of emergency contraceptives at three packs “to make sure equitable entry and constant provide on retailer cabinets.”
On its web site, Walgreens mentioned the product was accessible for pickup in shops on Monday, and a spokeswoman mentioned purchases weren’t being restricted right now. However the pharmacy mentioned it might quickly cease delivering the contraceptives to clients’ properties.
“Walgreens remains to be in a position to meet demand in-store,” the spokeswoman mentioned in an e mail, including, “We’re working to restock on-line stock for ship-to-home.”
Kroger’s web site mentioned its Plan B inventory in its supermarkets was low. The corporate didn’t reply to a request for remark. Amazon’s web site had numerous emergency contraceptives accessible, however most of them not for supply earlier than mid-July. The corporate didn’t instantly reply to an e mail asking if the success instances have been uncommon.
Walmart, which had restricted some purchases of the drugs, mentioned in an announcement: “A lot of our merchandise have on-line buy limits in place. Throughout instances of fluctuating demand, these limits could change.”
Contraception is authorized in the US, however some authorized consultants have warned that legislators will use abortion bans to restrict entry to contraceptives.
Morning-after drugs can quickly intrude with ovulation and stop being pregnant if taken inside 72 hours of sexual exercise. Some firms that promote emergency contraception mentioned gross sales jumped considerably after a draft ruling that was leaked final month revealed the Supreme Courtroom was more likely to overturn Roe v. Wade, ending federal abortion rights.
Abortion drugs, that are completely different from emergency contraception and have been utilized in greater than half of latest abortions in the US, have additionally grow to be extra sought-after since Friday.
