The future of mifepristone, a crucial abortion drug, is currently in question as US courts consider a challenge brought by anti-abortion groups. The history of mifepristone – a global perspectiveIn 1980, mifepristone was invented by French drug company Roussel Uclaf and was approved for market use in France in 1988. The UK and China followed France in approving mifepristone in 1991 and Sweden’s 1992 approval came quickly after. The plaintiffs challenging the approval of mifepristone have claimed the FDA’s 2000 approval of mifepristone has put the safety of women and girls at risk. Demonstrators in New York protest a decision to overrule the FDA approval of mifepristone on 15 April.

Source: The Guardian May 17, 2023 12:38 UTC