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Tag: FDA

Abortion Health Reproductive Rights

FDA Lifts Ban on Receiving Abortion Pill By Mail During Pandemic

Corinne Long | April 14th, 2021

On Tuesday, the Biden administration lifted the ban on receiving the pills required for medication abortion through the mail. The reprieve only applies for the duration of the pandemic but is still a major victory for abortion rights advocates. In a letter sent Monday, acting FDA commissioner Janet Woodcock said that the agency would stop […]

Health Reproductive Rights

New Form of Birth Control Being Tested for Approval by FDA

Feminist Newswire | February 14th, 2020

Ovaprene, a new form of birth control, is being tested and would be the first barrier form of contraception to be released to the market since the internal condom in 2006. In recent years, most forms of contraception created are hormonal, including the birth control pill, the shot, the ring, and the patch. Hormonal forms […]

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FDA Approves First Drug for Postpartum Depression, but Could Cost Up to $34,000

Feminist Newswire | March 21st, 2019

The Food and Drug Administration approved brexanolone, an intravenous medication specifically designed to treat postpartum depression that is expected to be sold under the brand name Zulresso in June, for a hefty price tag of about $34,000. The drug works quickly, with effects taking place within 48 hours. However, the medication itself is delivered by […]

Abortion Reproductive Rights

ACLU Sues FDA Over Mifepristone Restrictions

Feminist Newswire | October 9th, 2017

A Hawaiian doctor, with the help of the American Civil Liberties Union, has launched a lawsuit against the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for placing unnecessary restrictions on Mifepristone, also known as Mifeprex, a pill used for medical abortions.

Health Reproductive Rights

FDA Expands Access to Medication Abortion

Feminist Newswire | March 31st, 2016

The federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made mifepristone (the early option of abortion by pills, or medication abortion) more accessible to women, but still kept in place unnecessary regulations.

Reproductive Rights

Arizona Judge Blocks Restrictive Anti-Abortion Law

Feminist Newswire | October 20th, 2015

An Arizona judge permanently blocked an anti-abortion law on Thursday that would have severely restricted access to medication abortions.

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Plan B One-Step To Be Sold Over-The-Counter Without Age Restrictions

Feminist Newswire | June 11th, 2013

The Obama administration Monday officially ended its opposition to over-the-counter sales of “Plan B One-Step,” also known as the morning-after pill.

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