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Abortion Drug Law in Louisiana

Updated 2026-07-30 09:10 UTC 1 source Negative

A new state law reclassifies abortion drugs as controlled substances, affecting hospital access and potentially increasing hemorrhage risks for pregnant patients. Other states are considering similar measures.

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A 2024 state law reclassified misoprostol and mifepristone as controlled substances. That affects how hospitals can access the drugs in non-abortion emergencies, and other states appear to be taking note.
2026-07-30 09:00 UTC
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