Appeals court limits access to abortion drug by telemedicine

A federal appeals court has curtailed access to an abortion-inducing drug by telemedicine appointment and mail, putting on hold a Biden-era policy that had allowed mifepristone to be prescribed online and delivered by post.

Appeals court limits access to abortion drug by telemedicine

TL;DR

  • A federal appeals court has limited access to mifepristone.
  • The ruling affects telemedicine appointments and mail delivery of the drug.
  • This decision puts on hold a Biden-era policy that allowed online prescriptions and postal delivery.