How Much Does Birth control pills Cost?
Birth control pills are among the cheapest prescriptions to get online. With most private insurance, FDA-approved contraceptives are covered with no copay under the Affordable Care Act. Without insurance, generic pills are inexpensive at most online services, which typically charge per pack plus a small consultation or annual fee. Opill, the over-the-counter progestin-only pill, launched at a suggested price of about $20 for a month's supply.
Prices last checked · each provider's date is under its price
* Prices are based on our most recent research and may not reflect current pricing. Verify directly with the provider.
Birth control pills Prices by Provider
Sorted by lowest starting price — the tracked range runs $5 to $139.99/mo.
Prices shown are based on our most recent research and may not reflect current pricing. Telehealth providers update their pricing frequently. Always verify pricing directly with the provider before purchasing.
| Provider | Score | Product | Price/mo | Includes | |
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| Wisp | 74 | Birth Control | $5–$29 15% off first order (code WELCOME15) checked | ● Consults○ Labs● Shipping | Visit |
| Pandia Health | 73 | Birth Control Pill Delivery | $15 $35 one-time prescription consult checked | ○ Consults○ Labs● Shipping | Visit |
| Nurx | 71 | Birth Control (generic) | $15–$25 $15/pill pack cash, or as low as $0 with insurance; a $28 annual consult fee and a $3 monthly support fee are charged on top checked | ○ Consults○ Labs● Shipping | Visit |
| Twentyeight Health | 75 | Birth Control Pill | $16 checked | ○ Consults○ Labs● Shipping | Visit |
| TelyRx | 72 | Birth Control Pills (generic) | $22.99–$139.99 One-time $22 provider review fee checked | ○ Consults○ Labs○ Shipping | Visit |
| TeleDirectMD | 67 | Birth Control Refill Visit | $79 checked | ● Consults○ Labs○ Shipping | Visit |
| Tuyo Health | 67 | Birth Control | Quoted after consult checked | ● Consults○ Labs● Shipping | Visit |
| Push Health | 61 | Birth Control Prescription | Quoted after consult checked | ● Consults○ Labs○ Shipping | Visit |
Insurance and the ACA
Most private health plans must cover FDA-approved birth control prescribed for you at no cost. Plans can steer you toward generics within a category, so a specific brand may carry a copay. Many telehealth birth control services bill your insurance directly.
Consult fees
Some services include the prescription in the pill price; others charge a one-time or annual consultation fee, or a small monthly fee on top. Compare the total for a year, not just the price per pack.
Over-the-counter option
Opill needs no prescription or consultation. It may cost more per month than a generic prescription pill covered by insurance, but it avoids visit fees entirely. Insurance coverage of over-the-counter birth control varies by plan and state.
How to Pay Less for Birth control pills
- ✓Use your insurance if you have it; most plans cover generic pills with no copay.
- ✓Ask for a 3-month or 12-month supply, which many states and plans allow, so you pay fewer shipping or refill fees.
- ✓Choose a generic equivalent of a brand-name pill.
- ✓Compare annual consultation fees as well as the per-pack price.
Birth control pills Cost — Frequently Asked Questions
How much do birth control pills cost without insurance?
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Generic pills are inexpensive at most online services and retail pharmacies, often well under $30 a pack. Some services add a consultation or annual fee. Brand-name pills cost considerably more.
Is birth control free with insurance?
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Usually, for generics. Under the Affordable Care Act, most private plans cover FDA-approved contraceptives with no cost-sharing, though a specific brand may not be covered if a generic exists.
What's the cheapest way to get birth control pills?
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With insurance, a covered generic pill is usually free. Without insurance, compare a low-cost online service's per-pack price plus fees against Opill over the counter.
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Read the Birth control pills Guide