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October 8, 2026
FDA Completes Mifepristone Safety Study by December 2023, Final Report by March 2027
- The FDA expects to complete its safety study of mifepristone by mid-December 2023.
- A final report on the findings will be issued no later than March 2027, which may lead to new restrictions on the drug's use.
- The review is part of a legal response to ongoing lawsuits regarding mifepristone's distribution and safety, including challenges from states like Louisiana.
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