Mifepristone. FDA-Approved. What Is Mifepristone? Mifepristone is one of two FDA-approved medications most commonly used for medication abortion in the United States. Approved by the FDA in 2000, mifepristone works safely and effectively to end an early pregnancy—typically up to 10 weeks gestation. It’s used in combination with another medication, misoprostol, to complete the process….
