How to get safe, verified abortion pills online

1 in 5 abortions in the US are done with medication, but it’s still a fairly new concept for most people. Online abortion care is often more convenient, affordable, and private than going to a clinic—but it can be overwhelming to find an option you trust. Let us be clear—medication abortion is safe and effective. In this article, we'll outline why it's safe to get abortion pills online and how to find a provider you can trust.

At Hey Jane, we’re a licensed virtual clinic that provides safe, evidence-based abortion care through FDA-approved medications. Our care is backed by medical professionals, over 80,000 patients, and a proven track record. We have been independently certified by the National Abortion Federation and LegitScript, the leading verification system for online prescriptions. We have also been featured in major news outlets, including New York Times, USA Today, and Parents.

To get started, use our pregnancy calculator to see if you're eligible for treatment with Hey Jane, which includes:

• Chat, phone, or video consult with a provider in 1 business day
• Abortion medications (mifepristone and misoprostol)
• Comfort medications (anti-nausea and ibuprofen or Tylenol)
• Support from our clinical care team via text, phone, or video
• 24/7 medical support

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Is it safe to get abortion pills online?

Yes—and there are a number of verified providers you can trust, including Hey Jane. 

Telehealth clinics like ours are licensed to prescribe abortion pills—medications that are FDA-approved and clinically proven to be safe and effective at ending an early pregnancy.

At Hey Jane, we follow medical protocols recommended by leading health organizations including the World Health Organization (WHO) and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). 

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How Hey Jane keeps you safe

Here’s what you get when you choose Hey Jane:

✅ Consultation with a licensed provider

You’ll fill out our secure online intake form, and a licensed clinician will review your medical history and pregnancy symptoms to ensure abortion pills are safe for you. For some people, in-person care may be required and we’ll help connect you to a trusted clinic in your area.

✅ FDA-approved abortion pills

We prescribe mifepristone and misoprostol, the gold-standard medications for abortion care. When used correctly, they work over 99% of the time. These medicines are safer than Tylenol and Viagra, and do not increase your risk of breast cancer, depression, or infertility in the future.

 ✅ Discreet delivery

Your pills arrive in a pain white envelope in 1-3 business days—no trips to a clinic needed. There is no Hey Jane branding on the outside of the package in order to maintain your privacy and safety. If you prefer not to ship treatment to your home, we can ship to a P.O. box, Fedex Pick Up location, hotel front desk, shelter, a trusted friend or family member’s home, or another safe address. 

 ✅ 24/7 medical support

You can message us through your online patient portal with any questions or concerts, call our 24/7 urgent support line, or explore our in-depth illustrated treatment guide to ensure you’re prepared at each step of the abortion process.

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How to spot a verified online abortion pill provider

1. Check if the site shows up on trustworthy abortion provider directories

Plan C, Abortion Finder, and INeedAnA are all trustworthy online directories that vet every single abortion provider listed, including Hey Jane.

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2. See if the site is a member of relevant abortion organizations

Accredited abortion providers and clinics can be accepted members of organizations like the  National Abortion Federation (NAF) and Abortion Care Network. Hey Jane is proud to be a member of both of these trusted organizations.

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3. Look for the LegitScript logo on their website

US-based providers can go through LegitScript’s rigorous certification process to confirm that they operate safely. Hey Jane is certified with LegitScript, and you can find the LegitScript badge at the bottom of our website.

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4. Read patient reviews

If the site has suspicious, limited, or no reviews, you might want to reconsider care with this provider. Reviews offer helpful information and verify that a provider is following up on all of the promises it made before someone hit the purchase button. Hey Jane has over 1,600 5-star reviews that you can check out here. Cosmopolitan even featured some patient reviews in a past article and with patient permission, certified these were real patients.

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5. See if the provider accepts insurance

While many trustworthy clinics don’t accept insurance, the ones that do go through an intense process by the insurance companies to make sure the abortion provider follows regulations and laws. If a provider accepts insurance, that’s another positive sign that they are trusted by the medical community. Hey Jane is affordable with or without insurance, and accepts a number of private plans plus Illinois Medicaid. Learn more here. 

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6. Find out if they work with abortion funds

Abortion funds can help cover some or all costs related to abortion care, including abortion pills by mail. They are trusted resources in the abortion ecosystem and most clinics have at least 1 or 2 abortion fund partners. Hey Jane partners with a number of abortion funds to make sure patients have access to financial support if they need help paying for their abortion.

How much do abortion pills cost

The average cost of abortion pill treatment in the US as of 2021 was $568, but can be less through virtual clinics like Hey Jane. The cost of abortion pills with Hey Jane is determined by an income-based sliding scale. Treatment can be as little as $0 if using insurance or Illinois Medicaid, or we can help you secure additional financial aid from one of our abortion fund partners.  

Depending on the shipping option you select, your treatment will arrive in 1-3 business days in a discreet, unmarked package. Before, during, and after the process, we’ll be there if you need someone to talk to—no judgment, ever.

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We offer next-day shipping as an option and can also ship your medications to a PO Box, UPS or FedEx pick-up locations, dorm or campus mail center—all sent in a plain padded envelope without any Hey Jane branding to protect your privacy.

If you live in a state with restrictions on abortion medication, you can still get care with Hey Jane by traveling to a state we serve. Read more on traveling for an abortion.

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What are abortion pills?

Medication abortion is an incredibly safe, effective, and common way to end an early pregnancy at home. The standard medication abortion regimen, which the FDA has approved for use through 10 weeks of pregnancy since 2000, involves taking two different medicines with two different purposes: mifepristone and misoprostol.

‍Mifepristone, step 1 in the FDA-approved protocol, blocks the hormone progesterone to stop the pregnancy from growing.

Misoprostol, step 2 in the FDA-approved protocol, causes the uterus to contract and leads to cramping and bleeding, similar to an early miscarriage.

The World Health Organization (WHO) also shares a protocol that uses misoprostol only, but most virtual clinics (Hey Jane included) will prescribe both medications—which are up to 98% effective when taken together.

Studies have found that abortion pills are not only incredibly safe, but that having a medication abortion through a virtual clinic like Hey Jane is just as safe and effective as getting care through an in-person clinic.

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Do I need a prescription for misoprostol?

Yes, in the US a prescription from a licensed health care provider like Hey Jane is required to get misoprostol (one of the two types of pills used in a medication abortion). When you get abortion care from Hey Jane, we'll ship your misoprostol prescription in a discreet, unmarked package to protect your privacy. The kit also includes mifepristone, anti-nausea medication, pain mediation, and an in-depth treatment guide with step-by-step illustrations.

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Is it the abortion pill legal in all states?

While the FDA has approved the use of abortion pills (mifepristone and misoprostol) for medication abortion treatment, some states have imposed restrictions that limit access, such as restricting abortion in almost all cases or banning telemedicine abortion services. In certain states, these restrictions can make obtaining the abortion pill extremely challenging. Despite these barriers, organizations like Hey Jane are committed to providing safe and legal care in states where access is protected. We offer abortion pill treatment in 20 states and Washington D.C. where abortion pills and telemedicine abortion care are legal.

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Is it legal to get abortion pills mailed?

Yes, though each US state has different rules and levels of access. After the FDA temporarily eased restrictions on mifepristone due to the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth prescription and mail delivery of abortion pills was permanently allowed in 2021. This decision reflects the science, which has found that telemedicine medication abortion has similar efficacy with no increased risk of significant adverse events when compared with in-person medication abortion care.

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However, a number of states currently restrict abortion medication access through medically unnecessary processes, such as requiring providers to be present when administering abortion pills. Other states have banned abortion entirely. The legal landscape is constantly shifting since Roe v. Wade was overturned in June 2022.

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The legal right to access abortion pills by mail remains in many states, including all of the states where Hey Jane currently provides services in.

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If you are not currently in one of the 22+ states Hey Jane serves, you can still access care by traveling to another state. While you must be physically present in a state Hey Jane serves to complete your consultation, receive the pills, and complete treatment, you do not need to be a resident of that state to receive care. A medication abortion can take a few days, so we recommend staying put for the first 48 hours to ensure you are somewhere comfortable and safe, have easy access to a bathroom, and can easily contact our clinical team if any questions come up.

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What do abortion pills by mail mean for access?

The availability of abortion pills by mail makes abortion care more accessible for many of the people who need it. Patients don't need to live near a clinic, wait weeks to schedule an appointment, worry about transportation costs, take time off from work or school, or find child care.

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What’s more, telemedicine abortion can also be more affordable. Care with Hey Jane, for example, costs less than the average price of in-clinic abortion care. We also accept insurance and partner with abortion funds to provide financial assistance to those who need it. Many people also prefer the convenience and privacy of having an abortion at home with pills that were delivered by mail.