A new Louisiana law requires abortion meds to be locked in a cabinet, even if needed for emergency care

A first-in-the-nation Louisiana law took effect in October 2024 listing the abortion medications mifepristone and misoprostol as controlled dangerous substances, making possession without a prescription a crime. Doctors warned that locking the drugs away could delay emergency care for women.

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  1. Sep 30, 2024Louisiana's new abortion pill law may delay lifesaving care for women, doctors say
  2. Oct 1, 2024A new Louisiana law requires abortion meds to be locked in a cabinet, even if needed for emergency care

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CNNLean Left· 728d ago· ran in 3 outlets

A new Louisiana law requires abortion meds to be locked in a cabinet, even if needed for emergency care

NBC NewsLean Left· 729d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Louisiana's new abortion pill law may delay lifesaving care for women, doctors say

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A new Louisiana law requires abortion meds to be locked in a cabinet, even if needed for emergency care

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A new Louisiana law requires abortion meds to be locked in a cabinet, even if needed for emergency care

The HillCenter· 728d ago

Louisiana law criminalizing possession of abortion pills takes effect

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NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· 728d ago

Louisiana's new abortion pill law may delay lifesaving care for women, doctors say

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Louisiana's new abortion pill law may delay lifesaving care for women, doctors say

NBC4 WashingtonLean Left· 729d ago

Louisiana's new abortion pill law may delay lifesaving care for women, doctors say

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Louisiana's new abortion pill law may delay lifesaving care for women, doctors say

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Louisiana's new abortion pill law may delay lifesaving care for women, doctors say

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Louisiana's new abortion pill law may delay lifesaving care for women, doctors say

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KOB 4Center· 729d ago

Abortion pills will be controlled substances in Louisiana soon. Doctors have concerns

MedicalXpressCenter· 729d ago

Abortion pills will be controlled substances in Louisiana soon. Doctors have concerns

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Washington ExaminerRight· 728d ago

Abortion pills now regulated in Louisiana: What to know

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The GuardianLean Left· 728d ago

Doctors issue stark warning as Louisiana reclassifies abortion pills

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