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Misoprostol is typically used as part of a two-drug protocol for a medication abortion. But it is also safe and effective when used alone, doctors say. Getty Images
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A version of this story was originally published on April 10, 2023. It has been updated to reflect news that mifepristone must be prescribed in person as of Friday, May 1, 2026.
On Friday, a panel of federal
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