Federal Judge Upholds West Virginia's Abortion Pill Sales Restrictions

A federal judge in West Virginia has ruled that the state can restrict the sale of the abortion pill, mifepristone, despite its approval by the FDA. The judge stated that the state's near-total abortion ban takes precedence over federal approvals. The only US manufacturer of a generic version of the pill, GenBioPro, argued that the state cannot block access to an FDA-approved drug, but the judge dismissed most of their challenges. However, a challenge concerning telehealth was allowed to proceed. The ruling poses a threat to abortion availability and raises concerns about the FDA's authority in drug regulation.