Find Abortion Pills Online or Locally – Safe Options Based on Your Country

Accessing abortion pills like mifepristone and misoprostol safely is important, whether you're looking online or locally. How and where you can get them depends on your country's regulations and health-care system, among other things. This guide offers clear, practical information to help you navigate your options. We’ll share tips on where and how to get the pills, typical costs, how to avoid scams, and other essential advice to support you through the process.

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How to Find Abortion Pills in Your Country

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There are various ways to access abortion pills, depending on what country you are in. You can find them at pharmacies, medical facilities, or online.

Finding abortion pills can be difficult for many reasons, including high costs, confusing regulations that vary by location, and limited access to reliable sources where they can be safely obtained. These barriers often leave people without clear information on where and how to access them.

Before you look for the abortion pills locally, familiarize yourself with local abortion regulations, how to use abortion pills safely, and any requirements regarding prescriptions from registered medical practitioners.

The abortion pills mifepristone and misoprostol are safe and work well. They usually only cause temporary side effects that go away quickly. People in many parts of the world use them safely on their own. Even though these pills are very safe, most countries still ask for a prescription. This can make it harder for people to find them, and, sometimes, pills are sold in an unsafe way.

For a complete and successful abortion with pills, the recommended regimes are:

a) 1 x 200 mg mifepristone pill + 4 x 200 mcg misoprostol pills; or

b) 12 x 200 mcg misoprostol pills.

Mifepristone and misoprostol can be sold together in combi packs, which includes both medicines, or sold separately. In some countries, you can only get misoprostol.

If you’re thinking about looking for abortion pills nearby, we have some helpful tips to guide you.

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Finding Mifepristone Locally

Mifepristone is primarily used in abortions or miscarriages. In many countries where abortion is legally restricted, this medication is not officially registered, so it can be difficult to find, even at hospitals, health-care facilities, and pharmacies.

Mifepristone is generally prescribed by a medical practitioner and hard to find over the counter.

You will only need 1 x 200 mg pill to complete a successful abortion. Sometimes, the dosage (mg) of the pills you find will be different, so you will need to recalculate the number of pills. For example, if you only find 100 mg pills, you will need 2 pills to reach the proper dose of 200 mg.

In countries where abortion is legal and mifepristone is approved, you can get the pills through the health-care system. This usually means going to a clinic, hospital, or health center that offers abortion services. In some places, the pills are free or covered by insurance, and in others you have to pay. It depends on the rules in your country.

If you live in a country where abortion is restrictive, you might still find mifepristone through informal or unofficial markets. But be careful, sometimes the pills sold this way are fake or poor quality. It's best to reach out to a trusted local organization that can help you verify the pill before you take it.

Finding Misoprostol Locally

Misoprostol is easier to find locally as it is registered in many countries for stomach ulcers, inducing labor, or treating postpartum hemorrhages.

You can find misoprostol in hospitals, health centers, and pharmacies. In some countries, you can get it at pharmacies without a medical prescription.

If you're using misoprostol alone to induce an abortion, you will need 8-12 pills in total, depending on the estimated age of your pregnancy. When possible, it is preferable to take 12 pills.

These are some of the brand names of misoprostol in different countries: Cytotec, Misotrol, Prostokos, Mizoprotol, Cyrux, Cytil, Misoprolen, Miso-fem, Misogon, Cirotec, Misoplus, Zitotec, Misoprost, Cytolog, Gymiso, and Oxaprost.

In some countries, misoprostol pills can be found in combination with diclofenac. This drug is called Oxaprost, Oxaprost 75, and Arthrotec. We recommend, whenever possible, to use pills that only contain misoprostol. However, if you do get pills with diclofenac, check out our FAQs section or contact our counseling team for guidelines on how to use them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

It depends entirely on your country’s laws.

In some countries it's legal to get abortion pills through licensed telemedicine services (e.g., the U.K., Canada, parts of the U.S., some E.U. countries, Mexico, and Colombia).

You may need a prescription or consultation, but everything is done through approved medical channels.

In other countries where abortion is restricted or banned, buying pills online might be illegal or legally unclear. In these places, people often turn to informal networks or international providers (like Women on Web), even though it may be risky.

Important: Even in countries where abortion is restricted, taking the pills is often not criminalized for the pregnant person. Still, laws vary.

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Even though I was still very apprehensive, I decided to trust them and share my despair. To my surprise, I was warmly welcomed by the counselors and received all the guidance I needed.

I reached out here because I was desperate and didn’t know who to turn to. I had been searching on Google and found this wonderful team. Even though I was still very apprehensive, I decided to trust them and share my despair. To my surprise, I was warmly welcomed by the counselors and received all the guidance I needed. I was quickly referred to the appropriate place, where I was also treated with great care, and I was able to have my abortion in about a week. It was a very positive experience, with kind support and without judgment.

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I don’t feel ready to have another baby. They inserted a copper IUD incorrectly, and I got pregnant.

I decided to have an abortion because I don’t feel ready to have another baby. They inserted a copper IUD incorrectly, and I got pregnant. My baby was born six months ago, I had postpartum depression, and it’s still hard to feel like I’m doing things right. I don’t think a new baby deserves all the stress from work, a small child, and a complicated relationship. The baby’s father didn’t want the pregnancy either.
After the abortion, I felt very guilty. I’m still sad about what happened because I tried to take care of myself and this still happened. I didn’t know what to do or where to go because abortion is illegal in my country. I found this page, and they helped me a lot and gave me contacts to make this a safe process, especially because I had the IUD and that complicated things.
If you’re in a similar situation, the best thing is to talk about it and cry as much as you need to let the grief out. I don’t think this is easy for anyone, especially if you’re a first-time mom.
Also, it’s better to be well informed about contraceptive methods and their side effects... I learned that you have to visit several doctors to get different opinions and inform yourself better. The copper IUD was inserted at my public health provider very soon after my C-section and didn’t protect me for even six months, and it caused this situation that I will never forget.

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In a country where choice is denied, discovering support reaffirmed the belief in personal freedom.

It was amazing to know that even in a country where we are told we have no choice, there are people out there that still believe in a persons right to choose what to do with their life. Keep up the great work!

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Fear was the first feeling I had when I found out I was pregnant. But after I contacted safe2choose, they made me feel safe and confident that they would guide me through the process. The process was very private and easy, and the counselors truly gave me the attention I needed. I am very grateful to them. Be sure that they will take good care of you, no matter where you are. You are the one to decide, but you will never be alone.

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By the safe2choose team and supporting experts at carafem, based on the 2022 Abortion Care Guideline by the WHO, the 2023 Clinical Updates in Reproductive Health by Ipas, and the 2024 Clinical Policy Guidelines for Abortion Care by NAF.

safe2choose is supported by a Medical Advisory Board formed by leading experts in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).

carafem provides convenient and professional abortion care and family planning so people can control the number and spacing of their children.

Ipas is an international organization focused on expanding access to safe abortion and contraceptive care.

WHO – the World Health Organization – is a specialized United Nations agency responsible for international public health.

NAF – the National Abortion Federation – is a professional association in the USA supporting safe, evidence-based abortion care and reproductive rights.

Find Abortion Pills Online or Locally – Safe Options Based on Your Country