Abortion pills by mail in every state.
Plan C provides information on how people in the US are accessing abortion pills online for safe home abortion.
We do not collect or store personal data.
Some people order abortion pills ahead of time, just in case. Learn more about pills in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about abortion pills.
What is the abortion pill?
The abortion pill is a combination of two medications: Mifepristone and Misoprostol.
- These medications stop a pregnancy from growing and cause cramping and bleeding to empty the uterus, like a miscarriage.
- This is also called "medication abortion.”
Where can someone get abortion pills?
We've found that abortion pills are available in every state from:
- Online clinics that mail pills
- In-person clinics (only in some states)
- Websites that sell pills
- Community networks that mail pills
Our guide shares research on all of these options. Depending where you live, accessing abortion pills online may come with legal risk.
Buying and using abortion pills from alternative suppliers may have .
Is the abortion pill the same as Plan B, the morning-after pill?
No, it’s not the same. Plan B is emergency contraception that can be taken up to 5 days after unprotected sex if birth control fails or isn’t available. It prevents pregnancy.
Plan C refers to abortion pills (Mifepristone + Misoprostol) that can be taken after a missed period, recommended up to 13 weeks of pregnancy.
We believe everyone should have access to all the options:
- Plan A: Birth control to prevent pregnancy.
- Plan B: Emergency contraception (the morning-after pill) to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex.
- Plan C: Abortion pills to end a pregnancy.
Can someone get in trouble for using abortion pills?
- Research shows that hundreds of thousands of people have received and used pills by mail over the past few years with no legal problems.
- But, in rare cases (less than 1%), people have gotten in legal trouble, even though most states don’t have laws against doing your own abortion.
- Legal risk can depend on where someone lives, their identity and how far along they are in pregnancy. Also know that even if something isn’t a crime, people can still be targeted by law enforcement.
The Repro Legal Helpline provides free, confidential information that can help people better understand legal risk:
Ineedana.com also has a state legal directory:
Live support
Get live phone and text support from caring experts who can help.
Medical questions
Free, confidential support from expert clinicians. They don’t sell pills.
mahotline.org(833) 246-2632Logistical and emotional support
Free, confidential peer-based support for getting and using abortion pills.
reprocare.com(833) 226-7821Legal questions
Free, confidential legal information from expert lawyers.
reprolegalhelpline.org(844) 868-2812Peer counseling
Free, secure app offering live chat with peer counselors for abortion and contraception.
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We do not give medical or legal advice, sell abortion pills, or offer medical care. This website is a research and learning resource on how people in the US are accessing abortion pills and safely managing their own abortions.
When we mention "Guide," we mean a resource that lists available services, hotlines, and data. Plan C shares research but does not endorse any services mentioned in the Guide and is not affiliated with them. Questions about ordering or receiving abortion pills should be directed to the services.
Note on language: Abortion pills can be used by people with a uterus who can get pregnant, including cisgender women and those who identify as trans, non-binary, gender-expansive, intersex, Two-Spirit, and more. When we switch between terms—like “women” and “people who are pregnant”—we aim to be inclusive of all pregnant people.
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