Mifepristone molecule

Mifepristone molecule

In a controversial move Italy’s drug regulation agency, Italian Pharmaceuticals Agency (AIFA), has approved the prescribing of the morning after pill RU486, otherwise known as Mifepristone.

The pill, which causes the uterus to reject an implanted embryo, does have side effects so ensuring it is only used under medical supervision will safeguard the welfare of the women who take it. However religion, specifically the Catholic Church, is seeking to make it impossible for any practicing Catholic, Doctor or patient to administer or take Mifepristone by threatening them with excommunication.

In reality this announcement by the Vatican of the consequences of being associated with RU486 only affects a small proportion of the medical profession as 70% or Italian Doctors already refuse to carry out abortions and would presumeably regard Mifepristone in the same way.

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