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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week approved a generic version of mifepristone from Evita Solutions, marking the second generic option for the abortion pill after GenBioPro received approval in 2019.

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week approved a generic version of mifepristone from Evita Solutions, marking the second generic option for the abortion pill after GenBioPro received approval in 2019.

It was revealed Thursday that Evita Solutions, which filed its application for generic mifepristone approval in Oct. 2021, gained approval Tuesday although the FDA typically aims to approve generic drug applications within 10 months.

It was revealed Thursday that Evita Solutions, which filed its application for generic mifepristone approval in Oct. 2021, gained approval Tuesday although the FDA typically aims to approve generic drug applications within 10 months.

In the face of criticism from prolife figures and organizations, HHS spokesperson Andrew Nixon stated that the FDA has "very limited discretion" in generic drug approvals because it must approve applications demonstrating identical formulation to branded products.

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In the face of criticism from prolife figures and organizations, HHS spokesperson Andrew Nixon stated that the FDA has "very limited discretion" in generic drug approvals because it must approve applications demonstrating identical formulation to branded products.

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. explained that federal law requires approval when generics prove identical to brand drugs. Previously, he told Republican state attorneys general that the FDA would be reconsidering mifepristone's safety.

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. explained that federal law requires approval when generics prove identical to brand drugs. Previously, he told Republican state attorneys general that the FDA would be reconsidering mifepristone's safety.

Mifepristone is used in combination with misoprostol for medication abortions through 10 weeks of pregnancy and accounts for approximately two-thirds of all abortion procedures in the United States, according to federal health data.</span

Mifepristone is used in combination with misoprostol for medication abortions through 10 weeks of pregnancy and accounts for approximately two-thirds of all abortion procedures in the United States, according to federal health data.

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The Food and Drug Administration approved a generic version of mifepristone from Evita Solutions on Tuesday, marking the second generic option for the abortion pill after GenBioPro received approval in 2019, according to multiple sources.</span

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The Food and Drug Administration approved a generic version of mifepristone from Evita Solutions on Tuesday, marking the second generic option for the abortion pill after GenBioPro received approval in 2019, according to multiple sources.

Evita Solutions filed its application for generic mifepristone approval on October 1, 2021, though the FDA typically aims to approve generic drug applications within 10 months, according to agency documentation and approval letters.</span

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Evita Solutions filed its application for generic mifepristone approval on October 1, 2021, though the FDA typically aims to approve generic drug applications within 10 months, according to agency documentation and approval letters.

Republican Senator Josh Hawley criticized the FDA approval as shocking and stated he lost confidence in FDA leadership, while Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. explained that federal law required approval when generics prove identical to brand drugs.</span

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Republican Senator Josh Hawley criticized the FDA approval as shocking and stated he lost confidence in FDA leadership, while Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. explained that federal law required approval when generics prove identical to brand drugs.

HHS spokesperson Andrew Nixon stated the FDA has very limited discretion in generic drug approvals and must approve applications demonstrating identical formulation to branded products, while abortion advocates praised the decision as following science.</span

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HHS spokesperson Andrew Nixon stated the FDA has very limited discretion in generic drug approvals and must approve applications demonstrating identical formulation to branded products, while abortion advocates praised the decision as following science.

Former Vice President Mike Pence called the approval a complete betrayal of the pro-life movement and demanded Kennedy's resignation, while reproductive rights supporters welcomed the FDA's routine regulatory process for generic medications.</span

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Former Vice President Mike Pence called the approval a complete betrayal of the pro-life movement and demanded Kennedy's resignation, while reproductive rights supporters welcomed the FDA's routine regulatory process for generic medications.

The FDA's approval of a second generic mifepristone represents the agency properly following scientific evidence and legal requirements. Career scientists evaluated the medication's safety and effectiveness, continuing decades of established regulatory processes. This decision expands affordable healthcare options for patients while maintaining the same safety standards that have protected women for 25 years.

The FDA's approval of a second generic mifepristone represents the agency properly following scientific evidence and legal requirements. Career scientists evaluated the medication's safety and effectiveness, continuing decades of established regulatory processes. This decision expands affordable healthcare options for patients while maintaining the same safety standards that have protected women for 25 years.</span

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The FDA's reckless approval of another deadly abortion pill endangers women and children while undermining state pro-life laws. These dangerous drugs cause serious harm to mothers and are 100% lethal to unborn children. The approval represents a complete failure that will result in more deaths and suffering across America.

The FDA's reckless approval of another deadly abortion pill endangers women and children while undermining state pro-life laws. These dangerous drugs cause serious harm to mothers and are 100% lethal to unborn children. The approval represents a complete failure that will result in more deaths and suffering across America.</span

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This approval shows that the agency properly follows scientific evidence and legal requirements. Career scientists evaluated the medication's safety and effectiveness, continuing decades of established regulatory processes. This expands affordable healthcare options for patients, while maintaining the same safety standards that have protected women for 25 years.

This approval shows that the agency properly follows scientific evidence and legal requirements. Career scientists evaluated the medication's safety and effectiveness, continuing decades of established regulatory processes. This expands affordable healthcare options for patients, while maintaining the same safety standards that have protected women for 25 years.

This approval is reckless. It gives the go-ahead to a company that vows to "normalize" abortion while endangering women and children and undermining state pro-life laws. These dangerous drugs can cause serious harm to mothers and their unborn children. By approving this drug, the FDA has completely failed and opened the chance there will be more deaths and suffering across America.

This approval is reckless. It gives the go-ahead to a company that vows to "normalize" abortion while endangering women and children and undermining state pro-life laws. These dangerous drugs can cause serious harm to mothers and their unborn children. By approving this drug, the FDA has completely failed and opened the chance there will be more deaths and suffering across America.

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