How people get abortion pills by mail in 2-5 days in the US
Thousands of people across the U.S. order abortion pills by mail each day. Research shows that buying abortion pills online is a medically safe, affordable, and increasingly common way to end a pregnancy. Learn how people are getting an abortion pill online by reading below.
Updated Mar 24, 2025
Steps People Take to Buy Abortion Pills
Step 1: Explore Telehealth Abortion Providers
Plan C’s Guide to Abortion Pills lists known and tested telehealth providers serving every state. These telehealth providers operate in all states, even those with restrictions on in-person care. With telehealth, a person can consult with a healthcare provider, receive a prescription, and have the medication delivered to the home without visiting a clinic.
Online telehealth clinics offer virtual medical support through video calls, text messages, and emails. Depending on where you live, there may be legal risk: contact reprolegalhelpline.org with questions.
On Cost: Telehealth abortion pills are now available in every state for $150 or less. Patients can inquire about sliding-scale pricing as they go through intake.
Step 2: Complete an Online Consultation
The next step people take after selecting a telehealth abortion provider is to complete the intake form. Some services may require a video call with a healthcare professional, while others only need an online form about your health history. The provider reviews your medical history and assesses whether medical abortion is suitable for you.
Upon approval, they’ll prescribe the medication and provide instructions for taking the pills.
On Cost: Some telehealth providers offer discounted or even free abortion pills when needed. Just ask.
Step 3: Get the Abortion Pills by Mail
Prescribed medications are discreetly shipped to the address provided, usually arriving within 2 to 5 days. Abortion pill orders are generally mailed in ordinary packaging that does not indicate what is inside.
The telehealth clinics listed in Plan C’s Guide to Abortion Pills typically charge between $100 and $300. However, prices can range from $0 to $950 depending on the provider and your location. Many providers accept insurance, Medicaid, or offer discounts.
On Mailing Pills: Some people have the abortion pills delivered to a post office box for added privacy.
Getting Prepared and Staying Safe Online
Go online safely
Experts recommend using secure online platforms to reduce risk that a digital footprint could be used to build an unjust case against you. There are also many ways to protect your privacy when using a computer or phone. Here are some recommendations from the Digital Defense Fund.
People use encrypted email (like ProtonMail) and secure texting (like Signal) to keep online communications private.
People also use privacy extensions and privacy-enabled browsers that don’t track or store your personal information like DuckDuckGo or FireFox with a Proton VPN (Virtual Private Networks) to search the internet while keeping their identity and location private.
Avoid fake clinics
Beware of “crisis pregnancy centers” (also known CPCs or “fake clinics"). These places seem like normal healthcare centers, but are run by religious, anti-abortion extremists who don’t provide abortion or any other healthcare services.They also shame and actively discourage people from getting an abortion, which can also end up delaying access to real abortion care.
Reproaction’s Fake Clinic Database is a collection of anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers in the United States and is a resource you can use to make sure you don’t end up at one of these fake clinics.
The online Clinic Checker will help you check if a clinic is legitimate.
Pregnancy tests
Many people choose to confirm that they are pregnant before seeking abortion pills. They do this by taking an at-home pregnancy test. These tests are widely available at drug stores, pharmacies, dollar stores, and online. They are easy to use and can provide accurate results as early as a few days after a missed period. Taking a pregnancy test is not a requirement to safely use abortion pills at home.
Getting an ultrasound is rarely needed but can be helpful if you have any unusual symptoms (like one sided abdominal pain) and want to check for ectopic pregnancy (which is rare). Ultrasounds can be done at a clinic, doctor's office, or hospital and might be covered by insurance. Make sure you trust the clinic or provider you choose. See a list of trusted clinics and providers or securely search your location on ineedana.com.
Search for abortion pills by state
Options for at-home abortion pill access will vary by location. Click below to find options by state or territory.
How People Choose a Telehealth Abortion Provider
People say finding the right telehealth abortion pill service can be overwhelming because there are so many providers that offer affordable, discreet, and convenient medication delivery options.
Some online telehealth clinics offer financial assistance or sliding scale pricing depending on individual needs. Providers that do not offer financial assistance often accept health insurance. Before choosing an online abortion pill provider, some people contact them to find out if they accept insurance coverage or can offer a discount.
FDA-approved abortion pills can be ordered by mail in all 50 states, US territories, and even at military addresses. However, each telehealth provider serves different parts of the country due to the varied laws governing the availability of abortion care from state to state. Individual legal risk may vary depending on where the patient lives.
Online clinics that mail abortion pills
For people who want abortion pills by mail and follow-up support from a clinician. Each provider also has its own pricing structure and shipping timeline.
💵 $150 or less
🚚 1-5 days
🧑🏽 Clinician support
💊 FDA-approved medications
⚠️ Potential legal risk
To find online clinic services available in each state, search the Plan C’s Guide to Abortion Pills.
⚠️ Understand the potential risks of using this supplier.
This service is provided by a US-licensed clinician who provides telemedicine from another state. The pills provided are FDA-approved medications and shipped through the mail. This article explains how this is possible.
Read our FAQ about potential legal risks of accessing pills through community networks. You can also contact the confidential ReproLegal Helpline at 844-868-2812 to discuss your specific situation.
Community Networks and Free Abortion Pills
People in restricted states also get abortion pills mailed to them by community activist networks. They provide free abortion pills in states that unjustly restrict access to abortion care. These networks are intended for people who cannot afford the cost of telehealth services, do not have a credit card, or want a higher level of privacy for their own safety.
Community activist networks sometimes offer emotional or medical support through secure texting apps (like Signal). People can also get support and have medical questions answered by contacting The Miscarriage and Abortion Hotline at 1-833-246-2632. This hotline provides free, confidential medical information and support by phone and text. They often help people address a question or problem without needing to go to a clinic or hospital.
People also get free, nonjudgmental emotional support before, during, and after their abortion from the folks at All-Options Talkline, Exhale, Faith Aloud, or Reprocare.
Community networks that mail pills
These are networks of community-based volunteers who ship generic abortion pills to people in the U.S. They believe in a model of community care and ship pills for free. The pills often come repackaged in plastic or mylar baggies.
💵 Free
🚚 5-10 days
⚠️ Potential legal risk
💊 Generic medications (from India)
To find community networks available in each state, search the Plan C’s Guide to Abortion Pills.
⚠️ Understand the potential risks of using alternative suppliers.
This service is provided by community volunteers. The pills provided are generic versions of the medication which are shipped from within the United States by volunteers.
Read our FAQ about potential legal risks of accessing pills through community networks. You can also contact the confidential ReproLegal Helpline at 844-868-2812 to discuss your specific situation.