Medication
Abortion in the Courts: What’s at Stake?
Access to medication
abortion has emerged as a central issue following the Dobbs decision
overturning Roe v. Wade. There is ongoing litigation in four federal
cases about the FDA’s approval and regulation of mifepristone, one of the
two drugs used in medication abortion. Mifepristone, approved by the FDA
in 2000, has a long record of safety and effectiveness and has been used
by more than 5 million people in the United States.
In
the most watched case, Alliance
for Hippocratic Medicine v. U.S. Food and Drug Administration,
the court could rule to invalidate the FDAs 23-year-old approval of
mifepristone or potentially limit the distribution of this drug for
abortion, even in states where abortion remains legal. The ruling could
also limit the availability of misoprostol, the other drug used in the
medication abortion regimen. While these cases focus on abortion, the
outcome of the litigation could have broader impact on the FDA’s future
authority to regulate a wide range of other drugs.
In advance of the
decision, we’re sharing key KFF resources that explain the medication
abortion landscape related to what’s at stake and how women could be
affected.
The
Availability and Use of Medication Abortion
Examine medication abortion, how it is used and regulated, the role of
the drug in self-managed abortions, and an analysis of the intersection
of federal and state regulations affecting its provision and coverage.
Key
Facts on Abortion in the United States
Answer key questions about abortion in the United States.
State
Health Facts
Get up-to-date and easy-to-use health data for all 50 states, the
District of Columbia, and the United States. The Women’s Health category
includes indicators for abortion.
State
Profiles for Women’s Health
Explore the latest national and state-specific data and policies on
women’s health, including abortion policies.
KFF
Health Tracking Poll: Early 2023 Update On Public Awareness On Abortion
and Emergency Contraception
Study the results of our
February KFF Health Tracking Poll, which found widespread public
confusion about the medication abortion pill and whether abortion is
legal at the state level.
Abortion
Bans May Limit Essential Medications for Women with Chronic Conditions
Explore an analysis about the use of methotrexate and misoprostol;
the majority of those who use these drugs are women who are not pregnant
but have diagnoses for other chronic conditions and rely on these
medications to manage their health.
Abortion in
the United States Dashboard
Review a variety of
resources about abortion in the United Sates and track state abortion
policies and litigation following the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
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