The quickest answer to this question is “Yes, you can buy the abortion pill online.” The better question is “Is it safe?”
The abortion pill method is also known as a chemical abortion because it uses two powerful drugs to end a pregnancy. There are limitations as to who can use this method.
By ordering the drugs online, you have no medical oversight, and you can’t ensure you’re getting the correct product.
There’s a reason why the FDA advises against buying the drugs online. Keep reading to find out why.
The Trouble With Ordering Online
How many times have you ordered something online, only to find out when it arrives at your home that it was nothing like the product advertised? The colors aren’t the same, the size is wrong, or the quality isn’t what they said it would be.
Many online sellers offering cheaper, faster abortion drugs are from foreign countries. The FDA must review all prescription drugs from the United States for safety, effectiveness, and quality. Prescription medicines purchased from foreign sources bypass those regulations.
One of the abortion drugs, mifepristone, is highly regulated by the FDA. Only certified providers can prescribe it. To become certified, the prescriber must follow a set of rules, fill out various forms, and agree to specific guidelines.
By purchasing the abortion drugs online, you can’t be sure you’re getting the proper dosage or quality.
What Are the Limitations?
There are various limitations, including the gestational age of your pregnancy. The FDA approves the use of the abortion drugs through 10 weeks of pregnancy only.
Other restrictions may be specific medications you take, certain health issues, or the inability to get to emergency care, if necessary.
For further information about the eligibility requirements for the abortion pill method, read “Am I Eligible for the Abortion Pill?”
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You deserve to have the facts about your pregnancy and all abortion procedures. Pregnancy termination is just one of your options. Stay safe. Talk with us first, and take advantage of all of our no-cost, confidential medical services because you’re worth it.
Woman to Woman Health Center does not provide or refer for abortions.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.