Report: FDA Commissioner Says ‘No Plans’ to Pull Abortion Drugs

Report: FDA Commissioner Says ‘No Plans’ to Pull Abortion Drugs


Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Martin Makary said on Thursday he has “no plans to take action” to restrict the availability of mifepristone, the first drug used in a two-drug medication abortion regimen.

Makary made the remark on Thursday while speaking at the Semafor World Economy Summit, the outlet reported

“Speaking at the Semafor World Economy Summit, Makary took a firmer stance on the issue than he did in his Senate confirmation hearing last month, when he said he would ‘do a review of the data’ and didn’t commit to specific action — leading some to wonder whether the Donald Trump administration would ultimately move to roll back access to the pill,” the report states. 

Makary did say there is a possibility

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