NORTH CAROLINA — North Carolina pharmacies can provide an abortion pill directly to patients, now that a federal judge has made her final ruling.
Federal court documents show the ruling came down Monday. The judge said federal law takes precedence over state law.
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The ruling also means the drug mifepristone can be taken in one’s home, not just a clinic.
Follow-up appointments are not required.
The judge did allow a requirement to remain for an in-person consultation 72 hours before taking the pill.
The judge’s ruling delivers a deciding blow to a monthslong lawsuit filed
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