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SEPTEMBER 29, 2000

The Federal Drug Administration approved the controversial abortion drug mifepristone, trade name RU-486, on Thursday.

Already available outside the United States, it will be offered here within a month. It allows termination of pregnancy within the first 49 days of a woman's last menstrual period.

Vice President Al Gore said the approval was about a woman's right to choose. George W. Bush said it was wrong.

Get the Story:
Abortion Pill Gets Approval From FDA (The Washington Post 9/29)

More on RU-486:
FDA approves mifepristone for the termination of early pregnancy (FDA 9/28)
FDA Approval Letter (FDA 9/28)
Mifepristone Medication Guide (FDA)
Mifepristone Questions and Answers (FDA)

Relevant Links:
Mifepristone Information - www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/mifepristone