It's a huge relief that the Supreme Court seemed skeptical that an anti-abortion group has the standing in a case that claims the FDA improperly approved mifepristone, one of the two pharmaceuticals used in medication abortions, more than 20 years ago.
It always seemed farfetched that anti-abortion doctors could argue that they have the right to ask a court to severely restrict a drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration simply because they don't want to treat women who might experience complications.
For example, if the Supreme Court decides medication abortion should be available only under regulations in effect before 2016, that will end the practice of getting prescriptions through telehealth appointments and the mail. It could shorten the window in which pregnant women can get prescriptions and increase the number of required in-person doctor visits.
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