Telemedicine increases abortion pill prescriptions in US states with bans

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Telemedicine is increasingly used for abortion pill prescriptions in US states with bans. A Guttmacher Institute report estimates 91,000 women in 13 states received abortion pills via telemedicine in 2025, a 25% increase from 2024. Travel for abortions decreased. This trend is supported by "shield laws" in eight states protecting healthcare providers, as access shifts from travel to remote consultations.


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