Walgreens Refuses To Sell Abortion Pills in 21 States, Sparking Backlash and Boycott

Will you stand up for abortion rights and boycott Walgreens?

  • 53.6k
    LeslieG
    Voted Yes
    03/08/2023

    Wish I could say I'd stop using Walgreens but I've never used them as a pharmacy cause I've never liked them.

    Hoping those affected where it's causing harm sue Wahlgreens especially in states where it's legal both state attorney generals, and patient class action lawsuits for denying medical care. Flood the court system just like the alt-right, Federalists causes do!

    They wont stop this nonsense till it hurts their bottom line!

  • 4,561
    M
    03/09/2023

    My governor just had the state back out of, I believe they said, a $54M contract with Walgreens because of this. 

  • 35
    Chris
    Voted No
    03/09/2023

    This is not an abortion issue. You can't legally force companies to sell your favorite soft drink or beard oil...or abortion pill. Go to CVS or one of a dozen other places to get it.
    As for boycotting, that's certainly a legitimate action. Not that matters, but I've been boycotting Starbucks ever since they stated they would help pay for employees to travel to states to have abortions performed.

  • 1,254
    Steph
    Voted Yes
    03/08/2023

    I am sick to death of the GOP screaming about nonsense!   Life doesn't begin until birth(according to The Bible) so their 'deeply held religous beleifs do NOT stand up!

     

    No one has the right to tell any woman what to do with her own body.

     

    Period.

     

    They use their supposed Faith as a screen to their Theocratic control when most of them would be put to death under Biblical Law, anyway!

  • 1,938
    John
    03/08/2023

    I have already transferred my prescriptions and will never shop and aWalgreens again.

  • 951
    Mike
    Voted No
    03/14/2023

    I understand pharmacies have to follow the law as implemented in their country, state, and city -- I do not blame Walgreens for trying to stay out of the politics on this.  We DO need a clear direction that states cannot regulate interstate commerce, just as the Constitution says.

  • 63
    nothingmountain
    Voted Yes
    Yesterday at 9:01 PM

    Wish Pennsylvania would boycott Walgreens. 

  • 330
    BDSmith
    Voted Yes
    Yesterday at 6:09 PM

    Prescription medications are between doctor and patient.  Next you will be wanting to attend my doctor visits to decide if the doctor can prescribe my medications or procedures!  Republicans please stay out of our personal lives!

  • 392
    npuzar
    Voted No
    last Saturday

    I believe this is a woman's choice, but I'm not going to boycott Walgreens.

  • 63
    Sarah
    Voted Yes
    last Thursday

    This is completely unacceptable. Women will die because of this decision. Children will be hurt because of this decision. The only people who benefit from this are extremists who believe women have no value outside of having babies. 

  • 2,145
    Lisa
    Voted Yes
    last Thursday

    Not just yes but HELL YES!  I may never shop there again but we'll see how this plays out!  Me thinks they screwed up big time with this boneheaded decision!  Hell hath no fury...

  • 647
    Dan
    Voted Yes
    last Thursday

    I will support a ban on Walgreens if they ban selling of abortion pills.

  • 175
    Elisa
    Voted Yes
    last Thursday

    I don't usually boycott things, but this is one where I will. 

  • 3,170
    Bruce
    Voted Yes
    last Thursday

    Absolutely YES!

  • 118
    Kate
    Voted Yes
    last Wednesday

    I just switched mypharmacy to Walgreen's, and then they did this. If a pharmacy cannot support women's access to health, I cannot trust them to watch out for my health. I'll be seing how other pharmacies are handling this issue and moving on.

  • 49
    Nora
    Voted Yes
    03/14/2023

    Reproductive health is a serious matter, one which Ohio's current anti-abortion laws don't recognize. The current laws endanger the health of pregnant people who experience medical issues, not just people who struggle with the economic and social ramifications of unwanted pregnancies.

    Please work to reverse Ohio's antiquated and cruel health care laws related to pregnancy, including access to important medications related to abortion and miscarriage treatment.

    I am boycotting Walgreens, for sure.

  • 50
    William
    Voted Yes
    last Wednesday

    I have been getting my mail-order prescription meds through Walgreens. No longer! I am switching to a locally-based pharmacy in town, and I will be checking with them on whether they are participating in politically-driven decisions.

  • 121
    colin
    Voted Yes
    last Wednesday

    I am interested in who made this singular decision for a publicly held company. Was it their Swiss joint holding Boot?

    The few are dictating policy for the many who are too lazy to vote. We as a people need to stand up and tell our politicians what we as the majority want from them.

    They ALL need to retire from politics at 70.

    They should all be insured under medicare only unless they wish to pay their own bills.

    We gave these benefits to the politicians at a time when it was needed it has not been so for many years. Why are many politicians so wealthy when they leave politics?

  • 220
    Rhonda
    Voted No
    last Wednesday

    I support the decision made by Walgreens to recognize state laws by not selling abortion pills in said states. The federal government should not be promoting abortion by mail. Nor should tax dollars be used to end the lives of these innocent children. Abortion means someone dies.

  • 159
    Gale
    last Wednesday

    I will definitely boycott Walgreens.  Basically they are cowering from threats of lawsuits from extremist anti-abortion forces and putting their potential profits ahead of the health and well being of their customers.  As a pharmacy, they have a responsibility to carry FDA approved medicines that their customers may need.  Bowing to the intimidation of anti  abortion extremists just encourages continued intimidation.  It's about time to let the politicians, the anti abortion forces and Walgreens know they need to beware the financial and political power of women and the men who respect and love them.  A boycott sends the right message.

  • 37
    John
    Voted No
    last Wednesday

    This is a difficult political decision because it is illegal in two of those states (Alaska and Kansas) to provide abortion medication outside a doctor's office. And there are other complicating factors in Iowa and one other state. 

    The federal rulings allowing sales of the medication by mail would not protect them in that situation. 

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  • 148
    IndyVoter
    Voted Yes
    last Wednesday

    YES I WILL BOYCOTT WALGREENS as they are caving into demands of a few and not Providing medicines and needed Services to the General Public. 

  • 3,598
    DaveS
    Voted Yes
    03/14/2023

    Oxymoron or just moron, so much for the sanctity of life? It's All in the name of God. I am not sure what God? It's not mine!

  • 1,302
    Paul
    Voted Yes
    03/14/2023

    We don't go there anyway. Prefer CVS.

  • 1,292
    Joan
    Voted Yes
    03/14/2023

    I am already boycotting Walgreens. I will boycott companies when/if I learn that they are denying full citizenship and autonomy to women. 

  • 411
    Luleo
    Voted Yes
    03/14/2023

    It won't be hard for me to boycott Walgreens. There is only one in my town, and I never shop there. But I will refuse to buy anything there for any of my older friends for whom I sometimes shop, and have purchased items/picked up prescriptions.