Kennedy says FDA reviewing safety of mifepristone abortion pill
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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said in a recent letter that the Food and Drug Administration is reviewing the safety of mifepristone. Hers' Dr. Jessica Shepherd joins CBS News with her take on the move.
Breakdown
- Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has launched an FDA review of mifepristone.
- Mifepristone is used in about two-thirds of abortions in the United States and has been deemed safe by the FDA since 2000. 5s
- Periodic safety reviews have been conducted, with the most recent ones in 2016, 2018, and 2021. 54s
- Medical experts state that the risks of mifepristone are low and its benefits outweigh potential side effects. 1m 24s
- If mifepristone access is restricted, alternatives like misoprostol or intrauterine devices may be used, though they may be less effective or accessible. 2m 18s