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May 5, 2026
California Suppliers Prepare for Mifepristone Restrictions as Supreme Court Decision Looms
- California abortion pill suppliers are preparing alternative plans in case the Supreme Court restricts mifepristone access as it reviews a lower court ruling.
- The Supreme Court's temporary stay on a ruling blocking telehealth access to mifepristone expires on May 11, creating urgency for providers.
- Mifepristone is used in nearly two-thirds of U.S. abortions, and suppliers are ready to pivot to misoprostol, despite its lower effectiveness.
3 Sources
- Supreme Court abortion case could force Trump to take a public stance on mifepristoneMay 5, 2026 at 3:21 PM · CNN
- ‘Chaos’ followed ruling on abortion drug access, and providers say more uncertainty lies aheadMay 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM · CNN
- California abortion pill suppliers plot workarounds ahead of Supreme Court mifepristone decisionMay 9, 2026 at 2:01 PM · Fox News