Methotrexate, for instance, is a life-changing anti-inflammatory that can terminate pregnancies if given in high doses.
But the question of what’s “lawful” hangs over many patients' and prescribers' heads.
The patient, Emma Thompson, was diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis at the age of 3.
To Glenn, a rheumatologist doesn’t perform abortions so they shouldn’t have an issue prescribing any medication.
Despite this assurance, many pharmacies are opting to practice caution when prescribing banned medications.
Twitter users fromTennessee,South Carolina,Michigan, and evenCaliforniaare seeing Methotrexate prescriptions denied.
Publicly, pharmacy chains have made statements assuring customers that their prescriptions would still be filled.
In Virginia, 27-year-oldBecky Schwarzused to take Methotrexate to help control her lupus symptoms.
