Costco Wholesale will not sell the abortion pill mifepristone at its more than 500 U.S. pharmacies due to low demand from its members, the multinational corporation said Thursday.

"Our position at this time not to sell mifepristone, which has not changed, is based on the lack of demand from our members and other patients who we understand generally have the drug dispensed by their medical providers," Costco said in a statement, according to Reuters.

The move follows ongoing pressure from religious activist groups, such as Inspire Investing and Alliance Defending Freedom, which have urged Costco not to offer the drug. The Inspire Investing website encourages the retail giant to "make the right choice to protect women and unborn children."

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