Abortion pill (mifepristone + misoprostol)
Mifepristone / misoprostol (medical abortion)
Japan approved the abortion pill only in 2023, decades after most countries, and it is used under hospital supervision rather than at home. Abortion in Japan is legal but requires the partner's consent in most cases and is not covered by insurance; surgical abortion remains more common. Bringing abortion pills for personal use is not permitted.
- Prescription status
- Prescription only
- Over the counter
- Not sold OTC
- Bringing it into Japan
- ✓ 1 month Rx / 2 months OTC
- Names abroad
- Mifeprex · Mifegyne
Over the counter
Approved in 2023 as Mefeego Pack, dispensed only inside designated hospitals under a doctor's supervision, up to 9 weeks. Not covered by insurance (about ¥100,000 including care).
Prescription products in Japan
0 productsProducts on Japan's national drug price list. Prescription only: a clinic visit is needed, and pharmacies may substitute a generic with the same ingredient.
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Product names are shown in Japanese, exactly as printed on the package and the prescription. Show this page at the pharmacy.
All listed products (0) · Drug price list as of 2026-08-12
Bringing it into Japan
Up to a 1-month supply of prescription medicine, or 2 months of OTC medicine, without any paperwork. For more, apply for a Yakkan Shoumei (import confirmation) before travel.
Getting it prescribed in Japan
Any clinic can prescribe it after a consultation. Bring the original packaging or a medication list. Use the hospital finder to find clinics with English-speaking staff or an international patient office.
Names abroad
| US | Mifeprex, Mifepristone |
|---|---|
| UK | Mifegyne |
| China | 米非司酮 |
| Taiwan | 美服培酮 |
Sources
- Health Insurance Claims Review & Reimbursement Services — Drug master (NHI drug price list) shinryohoshu.mhlw.go.jp — 2026-08-12
- Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare — Bringing medicines for personal use into Japan mhlw.go.jp
This page describes how a medicine is regulated and sold in Japan. It is not medical advice and does not cover dosing for your situation; follow your doctor's and pharmacist's instructions.