Mifepristone is a generic prescription medication. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved it for the following uses in certain people:

For more information about mifepristone’s uses, talk with your doctor.

Drug details

Here are some details about mifepristone:

  • Drug class: antiprogestinal steroid
  • Drug form: oral tablet
  • Brand-name versions: Korlym, Mifeprex

Read on to learn about mifepristone and cost, as well as how to save money on prescriptions.

Some doctors and pharmacies in certain states may restrict access to mifepristone. This is because of the risk of legal problems due to the overturn of Roe v. Wade. If you have trouble obtaining your prescription, ask your doctor or pharmacist about other pharmacies or alternative medications.

As with all medications, the cost of mifepristone can vary. Factors that may affect the price you’ll pay include your insurance coverage and the pharmacy you use. It may also depend on the cost of the visit to your healthcare professional to receive doses of mifepristone.

To find out what the cost of mifepristone will be for you, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.

Mifepristone is a generic drug, which is an exact copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication. The generic is considered to be as safe and effective as the original drug. And generics tend to cost less than brand-name drugs.

Mifepristone is available as two different brand-name drugs: Korlym and Mifeprex. To find out how the cost of Korlym or Mifeprex compares with the cost of mifepristone, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.

If your doctor has prescribed mifepristone and you’re interested in using Korlym or Mifeprex, talk with your doctor. They may have a preference for one version or the other. You’ll also need to check with your insurance provider, as it may only cover one or the other.

Using a mail-order pharmacy

Mifepristone may be available through a mail-order pharmacy. Using this type of service may help lower the drug’s cost and allow you to receive your medication without leaving home. Some Medicare plans may help cover the cost of mail-order medications.

If you don’t have health insurance, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. They may be able to suggest online pharmacy options that could work for you.

If you need financial support to pay for mifepristone, consider looking into websites that offer cost resources and information. Two such organizations are:

These sites can provide details about drug assistance programs, ways to make the most of your insurance coverage, and links to savings cards and other services.

Now that you’ve learned about cost and mifepristone, you may still have some questions. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist, who can provide personalized guidance about cost issues related to you and mifepristone. But if you have health insurance, you’ll need to talk with your insurance provider to learn the actual cost you would pay for mifepristone.

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Disclaimer: Medical News Today has made every effort to make certain that all information is factually correct, comprehensive, and up to date. However, this article should not be used as a substitute for the knowledge and expertise of a licensed healthcare professional. You should always consult your doctor or another healthcare professional before taking any medication. The drug information contained herein is subject to change and is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. The absence of warnings or other information for a given drug does not indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for all patients or all specific uses.