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Access to abortion is a fundamental human right and a basic healthcare. If you live in a country where access to abortion is restricted, you can get abortion pills through Women on Web.

Abortion on request is not authorized.
It is permitted for Economic or social reasons and in in cases of rape, incest, fetal impairment or if the pregnancy endangers the woman or person's life or their mental or physical health. No limitation regarding the lengths of pregnancy is mentioned in the legal text.

Minors are required to obtain parental or adult consent for an abortion.

Abortion providers and people who assists may be criminalized if they perform an abortion outside of the conditions specified in the law.

Mifepristone is officially registered by the country’s pharmaceutical authority.

A doctor's prescription may be required to get Mifepristone.

Mifepristone can be bought in pharmacies and health care facilites

Misoprostol is officially registered by the country’s pharmaceutical authority.

It is registered for gynecological indications (such as birth, miscarriage treatment or abortion care etc.)

There is currently no data available on whether or not a prescription is needed to get Misoprostol.

Misoprostol is distributed in pharmacies.

These are brand names under which Mifepristone, Misoprostol or Combi Packs (that contain both abortion pills Mifepristone and Misoprostol) are officially distributed and/or commonly found in the country.

Mifepristone:
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Misoprostol:
Miso-Fem, 200mcg
Ace Miso, 200mcg
Cytotec, 200mcg
Avertiso, 200mcg
Artotec 50 or 75*, 200 mcg, *contains Diclofenac!

Combipack:
Mifeso, 1xMifepristone 200mg, 4xMisoprostol 200mcg
Mifepack, 1xMifepristone 200mg, 4xMisoprostol 200mcg
Medabon, 1xMifepristone 200mg, 4xMisoprostol 200mcg

Safety notice: There are pills that contain a combination of Misoprostol and the painkiller Diclofenac. While manufactured for a different purpose they can still be used for abortion. Please find more info in our FAQ to avoid overdosing the Diclofenac.

These are comments about the estimated cost of abortion pills in your country.

1. "2800, 3000 , 3700 CFA-franc" Reprod'Action Santé(RAS) - November 2022
2. "The box of 4 misoprostol costs on average $1.32 while the box of combipack costs about $5.7 in pharmacies" - Anonymous - Februrary 2023

The actual costs of abortion pills are often difficult to determine, vary and change over time. Fill out our questionnaire to add and share your experience.

1. "The access to abortionpills is not easy it is on prescription from a gynecologist, doctor and rarely midwives." Reprod'Action Santé ( RAS) - November 2022
2. "The pills are available in pharmacies, however it is difficult to obtain a prescription for Mifepristone and find it. Misoprostol is easier to get without a prescription from a pharmacy. It is possible to have an abortion with only Misoprostol registered in the majority of West and Central African countries. Abortion Pills are often not available in public hospitals. You can search for the name of a provider to obtain a prescription on a site with a reliable database. Or at best get this prescription online, buy the combipack at the pharmacy and have access to online support during the process. Of course, there are all sorts of scams for clandestine abortions. Especially on facebook or what'sapp." - Anonymous - February 2023
3. Both Misoprostol and Mifepristone can be obtained from pharmacies as well as certain health centers or clinics. The abortion pills are available only with a prescription, although some pharmacists may sell them without one. However, it is important to note that in such cases, pharmacists typically do not provide sufficient guidance on the appropriate usage and dosage for the medication. - see how to use abortion pill - date unknown