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May 15, 2026

Supreme Court Preserves Mail Access to Abortion Pill Mifepristone While Lawsuit Continues

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday maintained access to the abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth and mail delivery, setting aside lower court restrictions while litigation over the drug continues. Mifepristone is used in more than 60% of U.S. abortions.

May 15, 2026·4 sources
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  • ▪The FDA lifted the in-person dispensing requirement for mifepristone in 2021
  • ▪The 1.1 million abortions provided by health care workers in 2023 includes medication abortions provided by telehealth to patients in states where abortion is restricted
  • ▪Major adverse events occur in less than 0.32% of patients when mifepristone is used in medication abortions

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