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Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. Food and Drug Administration, targets access to mifepristone, a safe and effective medication used in most abortions in this country and for miscarriage management. Since its FDA approval a quarter century ago, mifepristone has been safely used by more than 5 million people. (Julia Kaye, 1/31)

Opioids transform our brain chemistry, creating dependency and squelching our basic instincts for survival. But it is relentless supply that perpetuates this demand by making opioids readily available — and getting sober an agony. (Sam Quinones, 1/31)

n recent years, increasing geopolitical tensions, trade decoupling, and the coronavirus pandemic have revealed the vulnerability of America's pharmaceutical supply chains. It is increasingly evident that the United States' dependence on China is a significant risk, especially for obtaining vital medications. Addressing this risky dependency is of utmost importance. (Rahul Tiwari, 1/30)