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New York lets its stockpile of abortion pills expire
The abortion pill stockpile in New York has expired without distributing a single pill, and Governor Kathy Hochul seemingly does not plan to replace them.
In 2023, New York was one of several states to stockpile abortion pills.
The pills have now expired, without any ever being dispensed by the state.
Governor Kathy Hochul has not indicated that she will replace the expired pills.
In 2022, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision. While some states strengthened their abortion laws, others put pro-life laws protecting preborn children into place.
In 2023, District Court Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk overturned the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of mifepristone, which had originally been approved for use in the United States in 2000.
Though that decision ultimately was struck down, the abortion industry at the time moved to promote misoprostol-only abortions, despite carrying a high failure rate.
Multiple states also began preparing for the possibility of mifepristone being banned in another court decision by stockpiling the pills. This included New York state, which Hochul announced at at a press conference for Planned Parenthood of Greater New York.
“Once again, states have become the battleground on these fights and the latest steps to tear down these rights have only strengthened our resolve, so I’m proud to announce that New York State will create a stockpile of Misoprostol, another form of medication abortion," she said.
According to a new report from the Gothamist, all 150,000 pills stockpiled by Hochul have expired. None were ever distributed, and the state is allegedly set to destroy them all.
Cadence Acquaviva, a spokesperson for the New York Department of Health, also said there are no plans to replenish the supply.
“Despite ongoing politically motivated attacks on reproductive healthcare across the nation, New York remains a safe harbor for anyone seeking these critical services,” Acquaviva said.
Hochul initially said she would purchase 1.8 million pills, with the intention of ensuring a five-year supply. The Department of Health ultimately only bought 12,500 from AmerisourceBergen, now known as Cencora. The full amount was never acquired.
It is not clear why New York didn't distribute the pills, nor why it will not restock them. As the Gothamist pointed out, California gave its stockpiled abortion pills to abortionists, and Oregon has already ordered new pills. Washington traded in its stockpile when it expired and passed legislation allowing the pills to be given out for free.
According to KFF, 58% of abortions committed in the state of New York in 2025 were chemical abortions.
The abortion pill regimen is comprised of two drugs: mifepristone and misoprostol.
The first drug (mifepristone) is taken, which acts to block the pregnancy-supporting hormone progesterone, depriving the preborn child of nutrients it needs to survive. Misoprostol, typically taken 24-48 hours later, causes contractions to expel the preborn child from the uterus.
Risks to women include hemorrhage and even sepsis, which is listed in a black box warning on mifepristone.
Recent analyses have found a that 11% of women experience serious adverse events due to the abortion pill, including a study in Ireland.
Many women have reported having seen the recognizably human remains of their preborn children following chemical abortions.
It is a surprising development that New York would not take this opportunity to promote abortion yet again. It remains one of the most pro-abortion states in the country.
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·New York lets its stockpile of abortion pills expire
The abortion pill stockpile in New York has expired without distributing a single pill, and Governor Kathy Hochul seemingly does not plan to replace them.
In 2023, New York was one of several states to stockpile abortion pills.
The pills have now expired, without any ever being dispensed by the state.
Governor Kathy Hochul has not indicated that she will replace the expired pills.
In 2022, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision. While some states strengthened their abortion laws, others put pro-life laws protecting preborn children into place.
In 2023, District Court Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk overturned the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of mifepristone, which had originally been approved for use in the United States in 2000.
Though that decision ultimately was struck down, the abortion industry at the time moved to promote misoprostol-only abortions, despite carrying a high failure rate.
Multiple states also began preparing for the possibility of mifepristone being banned in another court decision by stockpiling the pills. This included New York state, which Hochul announced at at a press conference for Planned Parenthood of Greater New York.
“Once again, states have become the battleground on these fights and the latest steps to tear down these rights have only strengthened our resolve, so I’m proud to announce that New York State will create a stockpile of Misoprostol, another form of medication abortion," she said.
According to a new report from the Gothamist, all 150,000 pills stockpiled by Hochul have expired. None were ever distributed, and the state is allegedly set to destroy them all.
Cadence Acquaviva, a spokesperson for the New York Department of Health, also said there are no plans to replenish the supply.
“Despite ongoing politically motivated attacks on reproductive healthcare across the nation, New York remains a safe harbor for anyone seeking these critical services,” Acquaviva said.
Hochul initially said she would purchase 1.8 million pills, with the intention of ensuring a five-year supply. The Department of Health ultimately only bought 12,500 from AmerisourceBergen, now known as Cencora. The full amount was never acquired.
It is not clear why New York didn't distribute the pills, nor why it will not restock them. As the Gothamist pointed out, California gave its stockpiled abortion pills to abortionists, and Oregon has already ordered new pills. Washington traded in its stockpile when it expired and passed legislation allowing the pills to be given out for free.
According to KFF, 58% of abortions committed in the state of New York in 2025 were chemical abortions.
The abortion pill regimen is comprised of two drugs: mifepristone and misoprostol.
The first drug (mifepristone) is taken, which acts to block the pregnancy-supporting hormone progesterone, depriving the preborn child of nutrients it needs to survive. Misoprostol, typically taken 24-48 hours later, causes contractions to expel the preborn child from the uterus.
Risks to women include hemorrhage and even sepsis, which is listed in a black box warning on mifepristone.
Recent analyses have found a that 11% of women experience serious adverse events due to the abortion pill, including a study in Ireland.
Many women have reported having seen the recognizably human remains of their preborn children following chemical abortions.
It is a surprising development that New York would not take this opportunity to promote abortion yet again. It remains one of the most pro-abortion states in the country.
Live Action News is pro-life news and commentary from a pro-life perspective.
Our work is possible because of our donors. Please consider giving to further our work of changing hearts and minds on issues of life and human dignity.
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