How to Find a Doctor Who Can Prescribe Mifepristone Near You [2026 Guide]

One of the lesser-known barriers to getting mifepristone is that not every doctor, nurse practitioner, or OB-GYN can prescribe it. Under the FDA's REMS program, only prescribers who have completed a certification process are authorized to write a mifepristone prescription. This means that even if you have a trusted primary care doctor or gynecologist, they may not be REMS-certified — and if they aren't, they cannot legally prescribe mifepristone for pregnancy termination. Here's how to find a provider who can.

Who Can Prescribe Mifepristone?

Under the Mifepristone REMS Program, the following provider types can become certified to prescribe mifepristone for pregnancy termination, if they meet the clinical requirements and complete the Prescriber Agreement Form:

• Physicians (MDs and DOs) — OB-GYNs, family medicine physicians, and internists are most commonly certified
• Nurse Practitioners (NPs) — who are authorized to prescribe in their state and meet REMS clinical requirements
• Physician Assistants (PAs) — who are authorized to prescribe in their state and meet REMS clinical requirements
• Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs) — who practice within their state scope of practice and meet REMS requirements

For Korlym (mifepristone for Cushing's syndrome), prescribers are typically endocrinologists or other specialists managing cortisol disorders. The REMS certification process for Korlym prescribers is separate from the abortion-related REMS.

How to Find a REMS-Certified Prescriber Near You

The FDA does not publish a public directory of certified prescribers, but there are reliable ways to locate one:

1. Call Planned Parenthood: Planned Parenthood clinics are among the most reliably REMS-certified providers in the country. Use the Planned Parenthood website's health center finder to locate a clinic that provides medication abortion services near you.
2. Use the NAF provider directory: The National Abortion Federation (prochoice.org) maintains a directory of member providers who offer abortion services, including medication abortion.
3. Use a telehealth service: In states where abortion is legal and telehealth is permitted, telehealth services (such as Hey Jane, Choix, or similar platforms) connect you with REMS-certified providers virtually — often same-day or next-day. These providers can write the prescription and arrange mail delivery through a certified pharmacy.
4. Ask your OB-GYN or family doctor: Many OB-GYNs and family medicine physicians are REMS-certified, even if they don't advertise it prominently. You can simply ask: "Are you certified under the Mifepristone REMS Program to prescribe mifepristone?"
5. Contact your state's health department: Some state health departments maintain lists of providers offering reproductive health services including medication abortion.

Telehealth Mifepristone: What to Expect

Telehealth has become the primary access channel for mifepristone in abortion-legal states with telehealth permissions. Here's how a typical telehealth mifepristone appointment works:

1. You complete an intake form online, including information about your last menstrual period, medical history, and any medications you take.
2. A REMS-certified provider reviews your intake and may conduct a video or asynchronous consultation to confirm eligibility (gestational age, no ectopic risk factors, no contraindications).
3. You review and digitally sign the Patient Agreement Form required under the REMS.
4. Mifepristone and misoprostol are shipped to your address by a REMS-certified mail-order pharmacy — typically arriving within 2-5 business days.
5. You take the medications per the prescribed protocol and follow up with the provider 7-14 days later (often via remote check-in) to confirm the procedure is complete.

If You Live in a State With Abortion Restrictions

In states with total abortion bans or severe restrictions, finding an in-state REMS-certified prescriber for mifepristone may not be possible — providers in those states face legal liability for doing so. Options to explore include traveling to an adjacent abortion-legal state, using a telehealth service operating under another state's shield law (with awareness of legal limitations), and contacting abortion fund organizations for guidance on current options and financial assistance for travel.

After You Have the Prescription: Finding a Pharmacy

Once you have a prescription from a REMS-certified provider, you still need to find a REMS-certified pharmacy that carries mifepristone. medfinder can call pharmacies near you to identify which ones can fill your prescription — a crucial step since most retail pharmacies are not REMS-certified. For more detail on this process, see How to Find Mifepristone In Stock Near You.