The following statement is attributable to:
Bobby Mukkamala, MD
President-Elect, American Medical Association
“The American Medical Association applauds today’s unanimous ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that preserves access to mifepristone for millions of women across the country.
“Efforts to second guess the FDA’s scientific judgment and roll back access to mifepristone were based on a sham case that not only lacked standing, but relied on speculative allegations and ideological assertions to undermine decades of rigorous scientific review proving the drug is highly safe and effective for both termination of pregnancy and for medical management of miscarriage.
“Substantial evidence shows that restricting access to needed abortion care without justification carries a psychological, physical, and economic toll. Current data show an association between restricted access to safe and legal abortion and higher rates of maternal morbidity and mortality, with already vulnerable populations experiencing the greatest burden.
“The AMA will continue to support access to safe and effective reproductive health care against the ongoing threats of interference in the practice of medicine.”
Editor’s Note: For more information on AMA’s stand to preserve access to mifepristone, please see former statements, viewpoints, and the amicus brief filed with the US Supreme Court.
Statements
AMA opposes court ruling chipping away at mifepristone access - August 2023
Restored restrictions on mifepristone is a step backwards - April 2023
AMA: Texas mifepristone ruling flies in the face of science – April 2023
AMA applauds lifting restrictions on reproductive care medication – April 2021
Viewpoints
Reducing access to mifepristone would harm patients
Judge’s ruling on mifepristone has no basis in medical science
Amicus Brief
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