Democratic state attorneys general sue Biden administration over abortion pill rules
The suit comes as a federal judge in another case is considering whether to overturn FDA approval of the same drug, mifepristone.
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Why an ulcer drug could be the last option for many abortion patients
Some abortion providers are looking to misoprostol, a medication widely used around the world, should a federal judge in Texas block access to a key medication abortion option.
With telehealth abortion, doctors have to learn to trust and empower patients
Getting abortion medication online is easier than ever thanks to regulatory changes. The practice is pushing the boundaries of the traditional doctor-patient relationship.
Abortion pills should be easier to get. That doesn't mean that they will be
Changes by the FDA mean patients won't have to schedule in-person exams to get a prescription. That opens the door for more pharmacies to provide the medication. But not everyone will have access.
The FDA could permanently lift some restrictions on abortion pills
The abortion pill mifepristone was approved in 2000 but still faces layers of restrictions. Advocates want the FDA to permanently allow patients to receive the pill by mail instead of in person.
Supreme Court OKs White House Request To Limit Abortion Pill Access During Pandemic
The case was the first abortion-related decision faced by the new conservative majority of the U.S. Supreme Court after Justice Amy Coney Barrett was sworn in last year.
More Patients Seek Abortion Pills Online During Pandemic, But Face Restrictions
As more healthcare moves to online and telemedicine, some patients seeking abortions using pills are running into obstacles.
Medical Groups Ask FDA To Ease Access To Abortion Pill During The Pandemic
Reproductive rights advocates want patients to be allowed to pick up mifepristone at a hospital or clinic. The drug, which was approved 20 years ago, also helps to manage miscarriages for some women.
Safety Problems Lead To Early End For Study Of 'Abortion Pill Reversal'
Three of the 12 women enrolled in a study of progesterone to reverse a medication-based abortion required ambulance transport to a hospital for treatment of severe vaginal bleeding.
European Doctor Who Prescribes Abortion Pills To U.S. Women Online Sues FDA
A federal lawsuit seeks to block the Food and Drug Administration from taking enforcement actions against a European doctor or her U.S.-based patients for prescribing or buying abortion pills online.