There was a protest outside a Walgreens located on Bethlehem Pike near Bysher Avenue in Flourtown, Montgomery County Wednesday afternoon.
The protest was due to upset over Walgreens’ decision to not sell abortion pills after conservative-led states warned pharmacy-dispensing companies not to.
People have also taken to social media to express their upset over this decision that was announced Thursday, March 2.
There are currently two petitions to boycott Walgreens in Pennsylvania and nationwide.
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Walgreens’ decision comes after receiving a letter by Republican Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey to the nation's largest pharmacy-dispensing companies, co-signed by 19 other attorney generals, stating the companies could face legal consequences if they sell abortion pills by mail.
Pennsylvania was not one of the states that co-signed the letter but since Walgreens confirmed to the Associated Press on Thursday, March 2, that it would not sell Mifepristone, an abortion pill, people have expressed their upset.
“Walgreens spokesperson Fraser Engerman confirmed that the company sent a response to each of the attorneys general saying that it will not dispense mifepristone in their states,” the Associated Press reported.
Many people have posted that they have deleted their Walgreens accounts and will no longer get their prescriptions filled at the pharmacy.
Leaders in other states not included in those that co-signed the letter have also spoken out on social media.
California Gov. Gavin Newsome tweeted Monday that his state will not be doing business with Walgreens.
Walgreens issued a statement on mifepristone on Monday.
“Walgreens plans to dispense Mifepristone in any jurisdiction where it is legally permissible to do so. Once we are certified by the FDA, we will dispense this medication consistent with federal and state laws,” the company stated.
While the company seeks certification it will not dispense Mifepristone.
Rite-Aid, CVS, Albertsons, Costco, Kroger and Walmart also received letters from the Republican attorney generals.
