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Senator Hawley Launches Probe into Mifepristone Manufacturers' Profits

3/19/2026

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Senator Joshua Hawley (R-Mo.) is investigating mifepristone manufacturers Danco Laboratories and GenBioPro for profiting from mifepristone.
He demands documents on adverse events related to the drug by April 24.
Hawley has introduced legislation to ban mifepristone and let women sue manufacturers.
In 2023, mifepristone accounted for 63% of U.S. abortions.
Research shows side effects are significantly higher than FDA reports, with more than 10% of women experiencing severe complications.

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Senator Joshua Hawley (R-Mo.) is investigating mifepristone manufacturers Danco Laboratories and GenBioPro for profiting from mifepristone.
He demands documents on adverse events related to the drug by April 24.
Hawley has introduced legislation to ban mifepristone and let women sue manufacturers.
In 2023, mifepristone accounted for 63% of U.S. abortions.
Research shows side effects are significantly higher than FDA reports, with more than 10% of women experiencing severe complications.