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U.S. Supreme Court Issues Ruling Rejecting Challenge to Mifepristone Access

[06/18/24]

Posted on June 18, 2024 in Health Law News

Published by: Hall Render

On June 13, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States unanimously rejected a challenge to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) approval and regulation of mifepristone (brand name “Mifeprix”), a drug used in medically induced abortions. In a 9-0 decision delivered by Justice Brett Kavanaugh, the Supreme Court held that the plaintiffs,... READ MORE

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FDA Expands Access to Mifepristone: Next Steps for Providers and Retail Pharmacies

[02/07/23]

Posted on February 7, 2023 in Health Law News

Published by: Hall Render

On January 3, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) released an updated Mifepristone Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (the “Mifepristone REMS Program”), which reverses the requirement that the drug be dispensed directly to a patient by certified prescriber in a clinic or a medical office (the “in-person dispensing requirement”). The updated Mifepristone... READ MORE

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