Abortion access in Ontario rose to over 90% after the pill was approved: study | Unpublished
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Publication Date: April 7, 2025 - 09:54

Abortion access in Ontario rose to over 90% after the pill was approved: study

April 7, 2025
A new study finds that access to abortion services expanded greatly in the five years after the abortion pill was approved and pharmacies began dispensing it in Ontario.


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