An unforeseen consequence of overturning Roe v Wade is thwarting access to methotrexate, a drug which tempers inflammation and is commonly used against autoimmune conditions including inflammatory arthritis, psoriasis and lupus. It can also sometimes, thought not frequently, be used in medical abortions
Washington, US: When Alabama nurse Melissa went to pick up her regular prescription for rheumatoid arthritis last week, she was told the drug was "on hold" while the pharmacist checked she wasn't going to use it to induce an abortion.