Mifepristone is a prescription medication used in combination with another prescription called misoprostol to terminate a pregnancy. This combination of medications has been used in nearly all medication abortions in the United States for the past 23 years.
In 2016 the FDA expanded Mifepristone usage from 7 weeks up to 10 weeks gestational age. As of 04/13/2023 the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit states Mifepristone will remain approved for use up to only 7 weeks gestational age (7 weeks pregnant) while legal states sit and wait for Biden and SCOTUS' response.
In addition, the ruling also states mifepristone can no longer be sent in the mail, at least for now.
Several states led by Democratic Governors have begun stockpiling both medications in the event that access is disrupted.
Though a pregnancy can be terminated via just the usage of Misoprostol, the medication combination is most effective.
Join MARRCH on Saturday April 15th at Wi State Capitol at noon for a speak out, learn how to join MARRCH and information for an upcoming teach-in event regarding Mifepristone and Misoprostol.