Q: Where can a person find abortion pills?
Abortion in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy can be done safely using misoprostol alone (85-95% effective) or mifepristone plus misoprostol (95-98% effective). Abortion pills cause a miscarriage if used correctly.
In the United States:
- Misoprostol is available in pharmacies with a prescription. Misoprostol is used to prevent ulcers in people with conditions like arthritis that require them to take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medication long-term.
- Misoprostol is available from some internet veterinary supply stores and veterinarians, as it is used to treat ulcers and arthritis in dogs. It is also used by pet breeders who want to control animal pregnancies.
- Misoprostol is available over the counter in Mexico and many other Latin American countries. In Mexico, it is sold as misoprostol, Cyrux, and Cytotec.
- The online abortion pill finder from Plan C offers information about online sites that provide reliable abortion pills, including the cost and estimated delivery time. A person can input their state of residence and search under “self-managed options.” The cost of mifepristone plus misoprostol from these sites currently ranges from $0 to $470.
If someone already has the medicines, a person can call or text The M + A Hotline, 1-833-246-2632, where trained clinicians can answer questions.
Emotional support is also available through the All-Options Talkline at 888-493-0092 (weekdays 10 AM-1 AM ET, weekends 10 AM-6 PM ET).