Daily News | Abortion pill mifepristone legal battle: What it means for Philadelphia-area residents
Philadelphia-area abortion providers are stocking up on the abortion medication mifepristone and preparing for alternatives as a legal battle over the medication advances.
A federal appeals court said mifepristone should remain available while the Texas case plays out, with two important limitations:It cannot be used after the seventh week of pregnancy, even though it is approved by the FDA for use through the 10th week of pregnancy. The federal government is appealing the Texas decision and has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to restore full access to mifepristone.Mifepristone
Patients seeking an abortion may be prescribed mifepristone and misoprostol after an in-person or virtual consultation with an abortion provider. They can pick up the medication from an abortion clinic or have it mailed to them, so long as their address is in Pennsylvania.Yes, but the mail-order restriction may make it harder for some to access, since it currently must be picked up in person. New Jersey is not part of the Washington case.There are other options for medication abortion.
“Because of the political climate and the ongoing attacks on reproductive health care, we are having to be very nimble,” she said. “We have prepared.”
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