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mifepristone

[mif-uh-pris-tohn] / ˌmɪf əˈprɪs toʊn /


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Corcept has one marketed product, called Korlym, which is a presentation of the drug mifepristone used to control hyperglycemia in certain patients with Cushing syndrome.

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

The FDA also approved a generic version of mifepristone in 2019.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 2, 2025

Nearly two-thirds of abortions in the U.S. in 2023 were performed with pills, for which the typical regimen is mifepristone followed by misoprostol.

From Slate • Aug. 29, 2025

Any decision to shrink agencies like the FDA would have to go through Congress, and changes in mifepristone regulations could also face legal challenges.

From Salon • Nov. 8, 2024

In 2000, the FDA approved the use of mifepristone as safe and effective for ending an early pregnancy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2024