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Abortion pill providers in South Carolina

Abortion access in South Carolina is restricted after 6 weeks of pregnancy. But, abortion pills are still available by mail from providers outside of the state, before and after the 6-week mark.

List of providers
How do people choose a provider?
Is this legal? Can someone get in trouble for using abortion pills?
Pregnancy calculator

If you live in this state and are seeking an abortion, you may qualify to participate in a paid research study about abortion access. Click here to learn more.

In-person clinics

In-person abortion clinics usually offer both abortion pills and abortion procedures. To find the nearest clinic to South Carolina, use this search tool.

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Frequently asked questions

How do people choose a provider?

Here are a few factors to consider when choosing a provider:

What kind of support is needed?

Online clinics provide virtual medical support via video call, phone call, text and/or email, depending on the provider. These services are a good option for people who want medical support from a licensed clinician but do not want to (or are unable to) visit an in-person clinic.

Websites that sell pills do not provide any kind of medical support. These services are for people who are comfortable self-managing their abortion. They are also good options for people who do not want contact with a formal healthcare setting, do not want to upload their ID, or who would rather not disclose how many weeks pregnant they are.

Community support networks often provide emotional and medical support via secure texting or phone, or may refer people to the Miscarriage and Abortion Hotline for text/phone support. They are a free, volunteer-run service intended for people who can’t afford other options.

In-person clinics are a good option for people who want in-person care from a licensed clinician in a formal health care setting, and who have access to transportation.

Note: The Miscarriage and Abortion Hotline provides free, confidential medical information and support by phone and text to anyone who requests help in any state.

How much will it cost?

Online clinics listed in our guide charge anywhere from $0-$950, depending on their services and which state a patient is accessing care from. Many providers also accept insurance, Medicaid, or offer sliding scale pricing to reduce the total cost.

Websites that sell pills charge from around $90 to $120. These websites do not usually accept insurance or offer any forms of financial assistance.

Community support networks offer free abortion pills. These services are for people who cannot afford any of the other services.

In-person clinics are generally the most expensive cash-pay option, ranging from $500-$1000 for services. But, many providers also accept insurance, Medicaid, or offer sliding scale pricing to reduce the total cost. People may also need to factor in the cost of taking time off of work, childcare, and travel.

How long will it take to get pills?

Many of the providers listed in our guide offer abortion pill delivery in just a few days.

Online clinics usually ship pills in 1 to 5 days.
Most websites that sell pills ship pills in 3 to 6 days.
Community support network pills arrive in 5 to 14 days.
With in-person clinics a person will not have to worry about shipping times, but may need to wait for an appointment and factor in any travel time.

Delivery times are longer for U.S. territories or military addresses (APO, FPO, DPO).

Other important factors

Someone's age and how long they have been pregnant can also affect their choice of abortion provider, since some providers do not serve minors or people who are later in pregnancy.

Online clinics will have specific guidelines for each of these shown in their listing. Some providers will ship abortion pills in advance, even if a person is not pregnant.

Websites that sell pills have no limitations or requirements for ordering abortion pills.

Community support networks require a person to have a confirmed pregnancy in order to ship pills.

Is this legal? Can someone get in trouble for using abortion pills?

Research shows that hundreds of thousands of people have received and used pills by mail over the past few years with no legal problems.
But, in rare cases (less than 1%), people have gotten in legal trouble, even though most states don’t have laws against doing your own abortion.
Legal risk can depend on where someone lives, their identity and how far along they are in pregnancy. Also know that even if something isn’t a crime, people can still be targeted by law enforcement.

The Repro Legal Helpline provides free, confidential information that can help people better understand legal risk:

Repro Legal Helplinereprolegalhelpline.org (844)868-2812

Ineedana.com also has a state legal directory.

How do people get into trouble?

Research by the legal organization If/When/How suggests these are the most common ways people have gotten into trouble:

they told someone about their abortion and that person reported them.
they got follow-up medical care and the provider reported them (many people say they are having a miscarriage to avoid this risk, which is medically what is happening in the body).
they were later in pregnancy than they thought and didn’t know what to do with the fetal tissue (this calculator can help people understand how pregnant they are).

In the end, it is up to every individual to decide what level of legal risk they are willing to take. Read more about legal risk and find examples here.

What about online activity? Can that get someone in trouble?

People who have been criminalized for accessing or using pills have mostly been reported based on telling someone they know, or via a provider. That said, digital footprints (messages, browser history) also can be used as evidence against someone by authorities. Learn how to protect the privacy of your healthcare information and communications here.

Why are online clinics listed if my state does not allow telehealth for abortion?

This is possible because some states have “shield laws” in place that protect clinicians when they provide telehealth care to someone in another state. about potential legal risks of getting abortion pills by mail and taking them in a state that restricts access. If you want to speak to someone about legal risk, contact the Repro Legal Helpline.

For more information about shield laws, read this article.