Tele-health, The Final Frontier  

There have been many Planned Parenthood (PP) location closures over the past few years, particularly in states with second and third trimester abortion restrictions. However, PP has been shifting gears, increasing its chemical abortion business to be able to sell DIY abortions across the country.  

Planned Parenthood began its telemedicine program in 2008,(1) slowly expanding it to 16 states by the end of 2019, according to its 2018-2019 annual report. However, in 2020 they were able to expand it to all 50 states(2) when the in-person dispensing requirements for Mifepristone were suspended, eventually being permanently removed in 2023.(3) This opened the floodgates for nation-wide online drug ordering, distribution, stockpiling by both individuals and state governments, and a concerning surge in high-profile forced and coerced abortion cases. 

By shipping abortion pills, Planned Parenthood is breaking federal law known as the Comstock Act and is showing blatant disregard for the legitimate laws of our country and of the individual states. They have been emboldened to illegally ship these drugs into states that have exercised their right to self-governance by implementing abortion restrictions within their state borders.  

Planned Parenthood is the market leader in surgical and chemical abortions. “Planned Parenthood has significantly expanded its market share of virtual suppliers. Making up just 33% of virtuals in 2024, Planned Parenthood has increased that hold by ten, now representing 43% of virtual suppliers.”(4) 

Chemical abortions are expensive “essential healthcare” being sold to women who are usually in already difficult financial situations. The average chemical abortion from Planned Parenthood, even via tele-med, is more than $600.(5) It is possible to order the pills online for cheaper, but the cheaper they are, the more dangerous they become.