

Pre-packaged combi-packs of mifepristone and misoprostol are only available in a limited number of countries (less than 30), and they are less likely to be sold without a prescription. But remember: Misoprostol should not be expensive. You can ask people you trust if they know how much the pills should cost where you live, or you can search the internet for local cost information. Of course, some pharmacists or medicine sellers may take advantage of people seeking misoprostol and try to charge too much for the pills. Misoprostol is usually an affordable option for someone seeking an abortion. The highest sales price found in a recent study was $2 USD per pill. Manufacturers sell the pills to pharmacies for very little cost - less than $0.05 USD (5 cents) per pill. But misoprostol is widely available, so it’s generally not very expensive. The cost of misoprostol varies around the world. You can find a full list of names here: 6. Misoprostol is the medication’s clinical name, but it is sold internationally under many different trade names, such as Cytotec, Misoclear, Misotac, Kontrac, and Isovent. In addition to being used to induce an abortion, misoprostol is also used to treat ulcers and to prevent or treat heavy bleeding after childbirth, therefore it is generally easier to purchase without a prescription.

Misoprostol is more widely available around the world, less expensive than mifepristone, and easier to buy from pharmacies and medicine sellers. Check here to see if it is available in your country: Mifepristone is often packaged together with misoprostol and sold as a combined product just for abortion. Mifepristone is only available in a limited number of countries around the world. Note: You don’t need to take misoprostol vaginally, and no one ever needs to insert it for you. Misoprostol is put in the mouth to dissolve, either in between the cheek and gum or under the tongue.

When both medications are available, mifepristone is taken first, and then misoprostol is taken 1–2 days later. This is similar to what happens when a person has a miscarriage. Misoprostol makes the uterus contract and push out the pregnancy. Mifepristone blocks the activity of progesterone (a hormone needed to maintain a pregnancy) in the uterus and softens the cervix so the pregnancy comes out more easily. What is the difference between mifepristone and misoprostol?
