Summary
Legal Status of Abortion Pill Mifepristone Discussed by Becker’s Hospital Review Assistant Editor
Paige Twenter, Assistant Editor at Becker’s Hospital Review, recently shared updates on the legality of the abortion pill mifepristone and key takeaways from her conversation with billionaire Mark Cuban at the Becker’s Hospital Review 13th Annual Meeting in Chicago.
Legal Challenge to FDA’s Approval of Mifepristone
During the episode, Paige discussed the ongoing legal challenge to the FDA’s approval of the abortion pill mifepristone. A federal judge in Texas previously issued an order to suspend the drug’s approval, but the Fifth Circuit Appeals Court partially overturned the decision and ruled that the FDA’s 2016 change to allow the drug to be mail-ordered went beyond what the FDA was allowed to do.
The Justice Department then appealed this ruling, and the Biden administration filed an emergency application asking the Supreme Court to intervene. As of now, the Supreme Court has not yet ruled on the case. Whatever decision they make will be a monumental and unprecedented one in the abortion pill industry. It is unclear whether the Supreme Court will rule in favor of the states’ right to regulate the mail-order of the drug or uphold the FDA’s approval of the medication.
Mark Cuban’s Online Pharmacy
Paige also talked about Mark Cuban’s online pharmacy, which he is expanding to include brand name drugs. He is also planning to partner with a retail grocery chain and raise the pharmacy handling fee from $3 to $5 in September.
Reflecting on Conversations with Mark Cuban
Paige had the opportunity to speak with Mark Cuban during the meeting and found him to be very laid back and pleasant. She was able to ask him a range of questions and learned a lot from their conversation.
This episode provides valuable insights into the current legal status of the abortion pill and the direction of the medication’s industry. It also offers a glimpse into the plans and vision of a major player in the pharmaceutical industry.
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This episode aired on 04/22/2023 and can be listened here.
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