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What’s Next For FDA In Face Of Opposing Mifepristone Injunctions

 
• By Brenda Sandburg

Agency appeals Texas federal court decision staying its approval of the medication abortion pill. It is unclear how the ruling would be implemented if it stands, and what the impact might be from an opposing same-day order from another court for FDA to keep mifepristone available. Texas ruling could have significant consequences for industry, former FDA attorney says.

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Dueling injunctions stay FDA approval of mifepristone approval and order agency not to alter its availability • Source: Shutterstock

A Texas federal judge’s decision to stay the US Food and Drug Administration’s approval of mifepristone begins a battle over whether availability of the drug can be halted nationwide.

On Friday evening, US District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, of the Northern District of Texas, issued a

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