<p>On July 11, 2023, the TGA published a press release stating that restrictions on what healthcare providers could dispense abortion medication were lifted. This comes into effect on August 1, 2023. What does this mean? And also - what are abortion pills anyway? </p> <p>Kels and Cass get together for a chat about the above topics, as well as review some common myths and misconceptions around early medication abortion. </p> <p><strong>DISCLAIMER:</strong> This conversation should not be considered medical advice or information. It is for educational and &#39;entertainment&#39; purposes only. Please seek advice from your healthcare practitioner if you are considering abortion. </p> <p><strong>Links to relevant articles/research:</strong></p> <ul> <li>The Guardian Article: <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/jul/11/medical-abortion-pill-ms-2-step-ru486-limits-scrapped-australia⁠ " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">RU486 Limits Scrapped, July 11 2023</a></li> <li>Marie Stopes Article: </li> <li>Retail Pharamacy Magazine Article: <a href="https://retailpharmacymagazine.com.au/changes-to-ms-2-step-dispensing-restrictions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Changes to MS 2-Step Dispensing Restrictions</a></li> <li>SA Health: <a href="https://www.wellbeingsa.sa.gov.au/assets/downloads/abortion-reporting/South-Australian-Abortion-Reporting-Committee-Report-2022.pdf " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Abortion Reporting Committee Report 2022</a></li> <li>TGA Media Release:<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.tga.gov.au/news/media-releases/amendments-restrictions-prescribing-ms-2-step-mifepristone-and-misoprostol" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Amendments to restrictions for prescribing of MS-2 Step, July 11 2023</a></li> <li>TGA: <a href="https://www.ebs.tga.gov.au/ebs/picmi/picmirepository.nsf/pdf?OpenAgent&id=CP-2014-PI-01965-1&d=20230712172310101" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">MS 2-Step Product Information</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Support the podcast⁠:</strong> <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aussieabortions ⁠" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aussieabortions ⁠</a></p> <p>The music in this episode was written and recorded by Oliver Shute and Hugo Ludemann. </p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p>