Utah § 76-7-332 Drugs known to be used for abortion -- Prescriber limitation -- Criminal penalties -- Pharmacy presumption for other use.

Utah Statutes

§ 76-7-332 — Drugs known to be used for abortion -- Prescriber limitation -- Criminal penalties -- Pharmacy presumption for other use.

Utah § 76-7-332

Title 76Utah Criminal Code

Ch. 76-7Offenses Against the Family

Part 76-7-3Abortion

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Utah Code Ann. § 76-7-332 (2026).

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(1)As used in the section, "abortion-related drug" means a drug or medication that is known to be used for the purpose of performing an abortion, and includes:

(1)(a) methotrexate, or methotrexate with misoprostol;

(1)(b) mifepristone, also known as mifeprex;

(1)(c) misoprostol, also known as cytotec; and

(1)(d) RU-486.

(2)An individual may not prescribe an abortion-related drug for the purpose of causing an abortion, unless the individual is licensed as a physician in this state under:

(2)(a) Title 58, Chapter 67, Utah Medical Practice Act; or

(2)(b) Title 58, Chapter 68, Utah Osteopathic Medical Practice Act.

(3)A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor.

(4)(4)(a) Any prescription or medical order for a drug that is known to possibly cause an abortion shall be presumed

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(1) As used in the section, "abortion-related drug" means a drug or medication that is known to be used for the purpose of performing an abortion, and includes:

(1)(a) methotrexate, or methotrexate with misoprostol;
(1)(b) mifepristone, also known as mifeprex;
(1)(c) misoprostol, also known as cytotec; and
(1)(d) RU-486.
(2) An individual may not prescribe an abortion-related drug for the purpose of causing an abortion, unless the individual is licensed as a physician in this state under:

(2)(a) Title 58, Chapter 67, Utah Medical Practice Act; or
(2)(b) Title 58, Chapter 68, Utah Osteopathic Medical Practice Act.
(3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor.
(4) (4)(a) Any prescription or medical order for a drug that is known to possibly cause an abortion shall be presumed by a pharmacy to be for an indication other than for the termination of a pregnancy.
(4)(b) A pharmacy dispensing a prescription or medical order for a drug that is known to possibly cause an abortion shall not be required to verify whether the prescription or medical order violates any provision of this chapter.