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FDA's Abortion Pill Safety Protocols Under Fire Again

2/19/2026

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Live Action News questioned the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on February 11, 2026 about funding to remove abortion pill safety protocols.
Danco Laboratories lacked funds in 2015 to loosen these protocols, then secured backing from unknown sources for 2016 filing.
The change, approved under the Obama administration, eliminated several safety measures.
Advocacy groups, including the Coalition to Improve Access to Mifepristone, cited safety concerns.

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Live Action News questioned the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on February 11, 2026 about funding to remove abortion pill safety protocols.
Danco Laboratories lacked funds in 2015 to loosen these protocols, then secured backing from unknown sources for 2016 filing.
The change, approved under the Obama administration, eliminated several safety measures.
Advocacy groups, including the Coalition to Improve Access to Mifepristone, cited safety concerns.