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Doses of the anti-viral drug Paxlovid are displayed in New York, on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022.

Covid-19 pill Paxlovid moves closer to full FDA approval

AP|Washington|17 Mar 2023 - 11:42UTC

A panel of outside experts voted 16-1 that Paxlovid remains a safe and effective treatment for high-risk adults with Covid-19

In this image from video from the Senate Judiciary Committee, Matthew Kacsmaryk listens during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, on Dec. 13, 2017. U.S.

TEXAS

Judge weighing abortion pill is favorite of conservatives

AP|Washington|15 Mar 2023 - 19:17UTC

Matthew Kacsmaryk was appointed by President Donald Trump and confirmed in 2019 over fierce opposition by Democrats over his history opposing LGBTQ rights

Women's March group protest in support of access to abortion medication outside the Federal Courthouse on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 in Amarillo, Texas.

TEXAS

Conservative Texas judge weighs challenge to abortion pill

AP|Amarillo|15 Mar 2023 - 19:12UTC

A decision against the drug would be swiftly appealed by US Department of Justice attorneys representing the FDA

California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks in Sacramento, Calif., Jan. 10, 2023.

WALGREENS

California to end Walgreens contract after abortion dispute

AP|Sacramento|09 Mar 2023 - 15:06UTC

The pharmacy giant indicated it would not sell an abortion pill by mail in some conservative-led states

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