Comparison of Medical Abortion Regimens.
| ARM Protocol | FDA Product Labeling | |
|---|---|---|
| Gestational age limit | 63 days | 49 days |
| Mifepristone dose | 200 mg orally | 600 mg orally |
| Misoprostol dosing | 800 μg vaginally | 400 μg orally |
| Home self-administration | Office administration | |
| 24–72 h later (day 1–3) | 48 h later (day 2) | |
| Office follow-up visit | day 4–8 | day 10–15 |
| Minimum office visits | 2 | 3 |
| Cost | $90 for mifepristone | $270 for mifepristone |
| 2 office visits | 3 office visits | |
| $4 for misoprostol | $2 for misoprostol |
ARM — Abortion Rights Mobilization trials, FDA — Food and Drug Administration.