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Abortion pill mifepristone stays available by mail for now as FDA faces 6-month review deadline

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A federal judge ruled mifepristone can still be mailed nationwide for now but warned the abortion pill's FDA guidelines could face major changes soon.

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Telehealth abortion will remain available for now, after a federal judge's ruling

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Abortion pill mifepristone stays available by mail for now as FDA faces 6-month review deadline

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Telehealth abortion will remain available for now, after a federal judge's ruling

The abortion pill mifepristone must undergo a safety review by the FDA, the judge said. Louisiana's case seeking to ban its use through telemedicine will proceed after that review.