There has been considerable public confusion about the difference between the morning-after pill and the abortion pill because of misinformation disseminated by groups that oppose safe and legal abortion. The morning-after pill, also known as emergency contraception, helps prevent pregnancy; the abortion pill, also. read more
5 • The Difference Between the Morning-After Pill and the Abortion Pill The Morning-After Pill Levonorgestrel EC pills are available over the counter in the family planning aisle read more
The Abortion Pill, currently marketed as Mifeprex in the United States and RU-486 in Europe, is used to abort a baby within the first seven weeks of pregnancy. The Morning-After Pill, currently marketed as Plan B, is meant to provide security to a woman who is fearful of a pregnancy due to unprotected sexual intercourse. read more
The morning-after pill is sold over-the-counter to people of any age and consists of one pill that contains the progestin, levonorgestrel. It is sold under the following names: Plan B One-Step, Next Choice One Dose, My Way, Take Action, and AfterPill. read more