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Italy, citing safety concerns, puts approval of RU-486 abortion pill on hold

Nov. 26, 2009

Provided by: The Canadian Press
Written by: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

ROME - An Italian Senate committee has decided to keep the RU-486 abortion pill off the market while its safety is evaluated.

Antonio Tomassini, the committee's leader, says there are "many doubts" about the pill's safety and the panel voted Thursday to halt procedures to put the drug on the market until the Health Ministry can give its opinion.

Health Ministry official Eugenia Rocella says it will decide if women need to be hospitalized while using the drug.

Abortion is legal in Italy. But the Vatican, which wields influence over many Italian politicians, has warned of excommunication for doctors prescribing the pill and for women who use it.

The RU-486 pill is available in much of Europe.

Last summer, Italian drug regulatory authorities approved its use.

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