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1. Here’s a clear, up-to-date overview of abortion pills (medication abortion) in Spain based on current legal, medical, and regional specifics:Legal Framework & EligibilityAbortion is legal on demand up to 14 weeks of gestation in Spain. This is grounded in Organic Law 2/2010 and reaffirmed by the Constitutional Court as recently as February 2023. (Wikipedia, AP News, Wikipedia)From 14 to 22 weeks, abortion is permitted only in cases of serious risk to the woman’s health or fetal anomalies. After 22 weeks, it's allowed solely if there are fetal abnormalities incompatible with life outside the womb. (Wikipedia, Wikipedia)Access to Abortion Pills (Mifepristone + Misoprostol)Approved medications: Both Mifepristone (e.g., Mifegyne, Linepharma) and Misoprostol (e.g., Cytotec) are officially registered in Spain. (Women on Waves)Public healthcare system: Abortion, including the medication option, is available free of charge to Spanish residents under the national health system (Sistema Nacional de Salud), depending on local implementation. (euronews, bilibilidy.com, Wikipedia)Private clinics: If seeking more timely access or discretion, private clinics offer medication abortion. Prices typically range from around €250 to €500, though cost differences arise regionally and by service scope. (bilibilidy.com, centromedicoaragon.com)For instance, Centro Médico Aragón provides private medication abortion up to 9 weeks and 6 days for a total cost of €370, with a €100 consultation fee deductible from the procedure if it moves forward. (centromedicoaragon.com)Regional DisparitiesWhile law guarantees abortion access across all regions, implementation varies widely due to factors like conscientious objection by healthcare providers. In some areas, most doctors in public facilities opt out, pushing individuals toward private care. (euronews, France 24, The Indian Express)Since March 2023, Spain has mandated that every autonomous community must ensure abortion services are offered in public hospitals, but enforcement remains inconsistent in some conservative-controlled regions. (euronews)Catalonia, for instance, allows medication abortion up to 14 weeks, expanded from a previous 9-week limit, with increased availability of service centers. (catalannews.com)Additional Practical GuidanceHow to access services: Individuals are often directed to family planning or sexual and reproductive health clinics (“planificación familiar” or CAPs / ASSIR in Catalonia) where they can receive guidance and referrals, even without insurance or an appointment. (Reddit)“Your friend should go as soon as possible to the closest ASSIR... There's no need to get an appointment, and no need to have a Targeta Sanitària….” (Reddit)Support and advocacy organizations: NGOs like Women on Web provide legal information on accessing abortion pills in Spain and abroad—even for those in more restrictive situations—and L’Associació – Drets Sexuals i Reproductius in Barcelona offers free, confidential advice and support. (Women on Waves, Abortion Support Network)Online and international assistance: Women on Web can assist with online consultations and mail delivery of abortion medications (mifepristone + misoprostol). Their services apply up to about 12 weeks of pregnancy and operate globally. (Women on Waves, Wikipedia)Summary TableAspectDetails in SpainLegal limitUp to 14 weeks on demand; 14–22 weeks for medical reasons; post-22 weeks only for lethal anomalies.MedicationsMifepristone + Misoprostol — both registered and used for medication abortion.Public accessFree for residents — varies by region due to conscientious objections and facility availability.Private accessTypically €250-€500; e.g., Centro Médico Aragón charges €370 for under 10 weeks.Regional availabilityVaries — public access may be limited, but regions like Catalonia offer extended access.How to seek careGo to local family planning or reproductive health centers; support available from NGOs.International helpServices like Women on Web offer mail-in medication after online consultation.What to Do Next (Depending on Your Situation):Check your gestational age: If within 14 weeks, medication abortion is legally permissible.Consult public healthcare: Visit your nearest planning/reproductive health center — no appointment or insurance needed in many cases.Explore private clinics (if preferred or if public wait times are long).Reach out to NGOs like L’Associació for advice and logistical support or Women on Web for online options.

2. If you’re a minor or have specific needs, recent reforms allow minors 16–17 to consent without parental approval — still, checking local protocols is helpful. (AP News, The Indian Express)

If you'd like help finding a clinic in a specific region of Spain or more info on organizations near you, feel free to ask—and I’ll be happy to assist.