U.S. federal law has long prohibited the mailing of abortion-inducing drugs such as mifepristone and misoprostol.
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Legal context about distribution methods for abortion medications.
Drug labeling for mifepristone and misoprostol indicates that approximately 1 in 25 women who use chemical abortion drugs require emergency room care, and some experience hemorrhaging, infection, or require surgery.
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Safety information reported on medication labeling for medical abortion.
Ectopic pregnancies generally require in-person medical evaluation to be identified.
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Diagnostic limitation relevant to screening before medical abortion.
Telehealth providers and pharmacy distributors have established systems that deliver abortion pills nationwide and those deliveries often occur without requiring in-person medical screenings or follow-up care.
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Operational description of how medical-abortion medications are distributed via telehealth and mail.