"For more than 25 years, this medication has been used for abortion in the first trimester and miscarriage management in the U.S. The medical community considers it safe and effective based on years of data and clinical experience."
"The lawsuit was filed by the state of Louisiana and a Louisiana patient and challenges FDA's rules change in 2023 that allowed mifepristone to be prescribed over telemedicine and sent by mail. A federal judge is set to rule soon."
Mifepristone, used for over 25 years for first-trimester abortion and miscarriage management in the U.S., is the subject of a new legal challenge. The medical community affirms its safety and effectiveness based on extensive clinical data. Louisiana and a Louisiana patient filed a lawsuit challenging the FDA's 2023 rule change that permitted mifepristone to be prescribed via telemedicine and delivered by mail. A federal judge is preparing to issue a ruling on this case. NPR is seeking personal accounts from individuals prescribed mifepristone through telemedicine, particularly those in states with abortion bans, to document experiences accessing the medication and any obstacles encountered.
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