RU 486 used on its own is a failed abortifacient and needs the addition of a prostaglandin, a dangerous drug.
Is RU 486 a miracle drug for abortion that is a safe and effective alternative to conventional abortion procedures? Does it privatise and de-medicalise the abortion experience? Is its availability a victory' for women? Is RU 486 safe for use in Third World countries and remote rural areas? Who benefits from chemical abortion and how does RU 486 affect existing abortion services? The authors argue that the positive claims made for RU 486 (mifepristone) are filled with myths and misconceptions. They scrutinize the science and politics from inception through to its use on women. In this book the authors review the unusual history of the French abortion pill, RU 486 (mifepristone). An award-winner when first published, this book has become a classic text for health activists and feminists interested in the complexities of how drugs are developed, marketed and sold to women around the world.
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