Senator Josh Hawley has officially requested that the Department of Justice launch a formal investigation into Danco Laboratories. The Missouri Republican alleges that the primary manufacturer of the abortion pill mifepristone has engaged in deceptive marketing practices regarding the drug's safety.
In a letter addressed to Attorney General Merrick Garland, Hawley expressed concerns that the company downplayed potential health risks to women. He argues that the public has been misled about the frequency and severity of adverse events associated with chemical abortions.
This demand for a federal probe comes as the legal landscape surrounding reproductive healthcare remains highly volatile across the United States. Mifepristone is currently at the center of several high-profile court cases challenging its long-standing regulatory approval.
Hawley specifically pointed to what he describes as a failure to report significant complications to the Food and Drug Administration. He claims that Danco Laboratories prioritized corporate profits over the well-being of patients by obscuring critical safety data.
Danco Laboratories has consistently defended its safety record and the efficacy of its flagship pharmaceutical product. The company maintains that mifepristone has been safely used by millions of women since its initial FDA approval in 2000.
Supporters of the drug argue that the push for a DOJ investigation is politically motivated rather than based on clinical evidence. They emphasize that numerous medical organizations have affirmed the safety profile of medication abortion through extensive peer-reviewed studies.
The Department of Justice has not yet issued a formal response to the Senator’s request for an immediate investigation. Legal experts suggest that such a probe would require substantial evidence of criminal intent or systemic regulatory violations.
Meanwhile, advocacy groups on both sides of the abortion debate are closely monitoring the potential for increased federal oversight. The outcome of this request could influence future policy decisions regarding the distribution and sale of chemical abortion pills.
Hawley remains adamant that the manufacturer must be held accountable for any discrepancies in their public safety disclosures. He believes that a thorough investigation is necessary to ensure that federal safety standards are being strictly followed.