Can I buy mifepristone and misoprostol online without a prescription?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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No. The NHS advises that abortion medicines must be prescribed by a doctor; products bought from unverified websites may not be genuine or safe.

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mifepristone + misoprostol · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

The answer

No. The NHS advises that abortion medicines must be prescribed by a doctor; products bought from unverified websites may not be genuine or safe.

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