Belgium

Abortion is permitted on request up to 12 weeks. It is also permitted in cases of foetal impairment or if the pregnancy endangers the woman or person’s health. For these cases no limitation regarding the lengths of pregnancy is mentioned in the legal text.

Abortion seekers are required to go through mandatory counseling prior to abortion. There is a mandatory waiting period of 6 days in place before the abortion can be done. The 6 days are counted from the first consultation with the doctor in the facility the abortion will be performed.

Penal law criminalizes women and pregnant people for doing an abortion outside of the legal conditions specified in the law. Also, abortion providers and people assisting may be criminalized for an abortion outside of the legal conditions specified in the law.

Medical practitioners and providers have the right to refuse abortion services based on personal beliefs. However, if a medical practitioner or provider refuses service they are obligated to inform the individual about it from the start. They also need to refer individuals to another provider and forward their medical record to the other physician.

Access to abortion is a fundamental human right and a basic healthcare need. If you live in a country with restrictions to abortion access, you can visit Women on Web to request abortion pills or learn more about the local support and resources available in your country.

Mifepristone is officially registered by the country’s pharmaceutical authority.

A doctor's prescription may be required to get Mifepristone.

Mifepristone is distributed in pharmacies.

Misoprostol is registered

It is registered for gynecological indications (such as birth, miscarriage treatment or abortion care etc.)

There is currently no data available on whether or not a prescription is needed to get Misoprostol.

There is no data on regulations around the distribution of Misoprostol available.

Mifepristone:
Mifegyne 200mg Exelgyn
Mifepristone Linepharma 200 mg

Misoprostol:
Cytotec 200mcg Pfizer Ltd
Arthrotec 75 (200 mcg) **contains Diclofenac
Angusta 25 mcg