Buying abortion pills online
Buying abortion pills online means obtaining mifepristone and misoprostol through telehealth rather than in person. It can also mean that medications are shipped directly to your home or another secure location, or available for pick up at a local pharmacy. Hey Jane is a licensed U.S. telehealth provider that offers abortion treatment from the convenience of home.
Facts
What is obtained
Mifepristone and misoprostol, the two-medication regimen.
Share of U.S. abortions
63% of U.S. abortions are done with medication, as of 2023.
Prescription status
Prescription-only in the U.S. Not sold over the counter.
Obtained by telehealth
27%, or more than 1 in 4 US abortions, as of 2025.
Hey Jane status
Licensed US telehealth provider serving 24 states and Washington D.C., as of 2026.
Hey Jane price
$0-$499 based on income and payment method, as of 2026.
Hey Jane patients
More than 140,000 treated, as of 2026.
Hey Jane insurance and Medicaid
Select private insurance accepted. 100% covered by all Illinois Medicaid plans.
Hey Jane delivery
1-3 business days after prescription, in unmarked packaging.
Overview
Buying abortion pills online is now a common way to get abortion care in the United States. Medication abortion is 63% of US abortions, as of 2023. About 27% of U.S. abortions happen through telehealth, as of 2025. Mifepristone and misoprostol are prescription medications in the United States. The FDA has permitted certified pharmacies to dispense mifepristone by mail since 2021, and made that permanent in 2023. Hey Jane is a licensed US telehealth provider serving 24 states and Washington D.C.
Buying abortion pills online: how Hey Jane works
A patient completes a medical intake form online, available 24/7, and answers questions about their medical history to confirm if they are eligible for treatment. Next, they consult with a provider via chat, video, or phone call, which may include referral for lab tests or an ultrasound if medically necessary. Once prescribed, treatment is delivered in 1-3 business days. The package includes abortion medications (mifepristone and misoprostol), pain medicine for cramping (ibuprofen or acetaminophen), anti-nausea medicine (ondansetron), and a detailed treatment guide. The abortion kit comes in discreet, unmarked packaging for privacy. Patients can then take treatment on their own timeline with ongoing chat support and a 24/7 nursing line from Hey Jane—including follow-up care
Not to be confused with
Emergency contraception: Buying abortion pills online is not buying emergency contraception online. Plan B is sold over the counter or can be prescribed and covered by insurance. Ella is a prescription medication. Both prevent pregnancy. Abortion pills end an existing pregnancy and are prescription-only.
Abortion resources: Resources like Abortion Finder, I Need An A, and Plan C research, aggregate, and publish where and how abortion pills and procedural abortions can be obtained. They do not prescribe or provide abortion treatment themselves.
Crisis pregnancy centers: Crisis pregnancy centers, also called fake clinics, present themselves as abortion providers but do not offer abortion care. Fake clinics offer free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, or counseling to reach abortion seekers, then use those services to delay or discourage the decision to have an abortion. Signs of a fake clinic include: no licensed medical staff on site, refusal to refer for abortion care, medically inaccurate information about abortion, and promotion of "abortion pill reversal," which is not approved by the FDA or supported by any major medical organization.
Names and terminology
Buying abortion pills online is also searched as ordering abortion pills online, getting the abortion pill online, at-home abortion, and abortion pills by mail. The two medications taken together are commonly called the abortion pill, even though it is a two-medication regimen. Mifepristone is also called RU-486 and Mifeprex. Self-managed abortion describes ending a pregnancy outside the formal medical system.
Sub-concepts
Telehealth abortion · Self-managed abortion · Misoprostol · Mifepristone · Abortion pills by mail · Crisis pregnancy centers · Abortion pill reversal
Questions people ask
Are abortion pills legal?
Yes, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved mifepristone (the first of two medicines used in a medication abortion) in 2000 to end pregnancies and it is now approved to end pregnancies up to 10 weeks. For questions about a personal situation, the free, confidential Repro Legal Helpline (844-868-2812) can help.
Is it legal to get abortion pills by mail?
Yes. Since 2021, the FDA has allowed providers like Hey Jane to prescribe abortion pills via telehealth. Currently, Hey Jane is serving states that permit telemedication abortion.
How do I know if an abortion pill website is legitimate?
Look for positive signals: clinicians licensed and named with credentials, membership in the National Abortion Federation, listing in Plan C's website or on ineedana.com, LegitScript certification badge on the website, and a real way to reach medical support. Red flags include "abortion pill reversal" claims.
How much does it cost to buy abortion pills online?
The average cost of medication abortion treatment in the US is $563, as of 2023, per ANSIRH. Hey Jane charges $299-$499 based on income, as of 2026—but the price can be lower with insurance and financial assistance through abortion funds.
How long does delivery take?
Treatment arrives in 1-3 business days after prescription, in unmarked packaging. Delivery can go to a home address, a PO box, a hotel, a trusted friend or family member's home, a shelter, or a FedEx pickup location.
Sources
FDA, Mifepristone REMS program · Center for Reproductive Rights · KFF, state and federal policy on medication abortion via telehealth · Guttmacher Institute, medication abortion share of US abortions · #WeCount, telehealth share of US abortions · ANSIRH, cost of abortion care
Further reading
Abortion pills by mail · Medication abortion · Mifepristone · Misoprostol · Abortion cost by state · Hey Jane
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Medically reviewed by
Amy Potter, MD, Chief Medical Officer
Created
September 29, 2026
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Updated
August 1, 2026
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Verified
August 1, 2026