Updated Mifepristone REMS requirements
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

On January 3, 2023, updates to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) risk evaluation and mitigation strategy (REMS) for mifepristone for reproductive health indications went into effect. The FDA has permanently removed the in-person dispensing requirement and added a new pharmacy certification process, which will enable retail pharmacies that meet certain qualifications to dispense mifepristone directly to patients who have a prescription from a certified prescriber. All other previous mifepristone REMS requirements remain in effect, including the need for prescriber certification and completion of Prescriber and Patient Agreement Forms. How the updated mifepristone REMS will affect clinical practice will vary based on state-specific abortion laws and regulations.