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To: Costco President and CEO Ron Vachris and members of the Costco Board
Tell Costco: Don't Cave to Extremists—Dispense Mifepristone Now!
We are deeply disappointed by the recent news that Costco pharmacies will not provide the abortion and miscarriage medication mifepristone. We urge you to put members' safety and well-being first by reversing your decision and dispensing this life-saving medication in all states where abortion is legal.
Women are dying from treatable pregnancy complications because of extreme abortion restrictions and bans, and Costco's refusal to provide safe and legal medication will make this national crisis worse.
Mifepristone has been used safely for more than 20 years by over 7.5 million people, with the FDA's approval and the endorsement of every major medical organization in this country. Make no mistake: This drug saves lives. Costco members deserve access to it.
Many of us have Costco memberships because the company aligns with our values in its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as more-fair labor practices. We urge you to continue to lead with moral clarity, put the health and well-being of your members first, and dispense mifepristone in states where abortion is legal.
Tell Costco to follow the science and facts and sell mifepristone NOW. >>
Why is this important?
Costco has announced that its pharmacies will NOT dispense mifepristone—a safe, FDA-approved abortion pill used in the majority of abortions nationwide. This dangerous decision is a concession to anti-abortion extremists, not a reflection of what customers or patients need.
Mifepristone is an overwhelmingly safe medication—even safer than other commonly prescribed low-risk drugs like penicillin and Viagra. Millions of patients have used it, and it remains a cornerstone of reproductive health care.
By refusing to get certified to sell mifepristone, Costco is caving to political pressure from far-right extremists and prioritizing their demands over the needs of customers and patients. This decision sets a dangerous precedent where corporations can make decisions about what legal medications people are allowed to access.
Patients deserve safe, affordable, and accessible health care. Add your name to the petition demanding that Costco follow industry leaders CVS and Walgreens, stand up for its members, and dispense mifepristone in its pharmacies now.