Although mifepristone (or RU486) is now listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, it is still limited in availability. GPs are able to prescribe the drug if they undergo an online training course and find a pharmacist willing to stock a supply of the medication; it is hoped that availability will expand as more GPs take up this option.
At the moment, there is no register of GPs providing mifepristone. The cost of medication abortion through termination clinics has remained largely unaffected by the PBS listing, and our Queensland clinics page includes info on which clinics offer medication abortion; for other states please call your closest provider or family planning organisation.