Contraception Medications: Comparing Costs and Ways to Save
Contraception and reproductive-health medications include many products that insurance is generally required to cover with no cost-sharing, so many people pay nothing with coverage. When paying cash — for example, without insurance — prices vary, and generics are often much cheaper than brands.
The savings approach depends on your coverage: confirm what your plan covers at no cost, and if paying cash, compare pharmacy prices and use generics or discount cards. Each medication below links to a page with current pricing.
Contraception medications (6)
Each medication links to its own page with live cash and discount prices. Prices vary by pharmacy, location, quantity, and eligibility.
- Loestrin FeSave 85%
Norethindrone/Ethinyl Estradiol · 1/0.02 mg
from $32.00
- YazSave 84%
Drospirenone/Ethinyl Estradiol · 3/0.02 mg
from $28.00
- Plan B One-StepSave 76%
Levonorgestrel · 1.5 mg
from $11.99
- Mifeprex
Mifepristone · 200 mg
Live prices on detail page
- NuvaRing
Ethinyl Estradiol/Etonogestrel · 0.12/0.015 mg/day
Live prices on detail page
- Ortho Tri-Cyclen
Norgestimate/Ethinyl Estradiol · 0.25/0.035 mg
Live prices on detail page
Frequently asked questions
Isn't contraception supposed to be free with insurance?
Most health plans are required to cover many FDA-approved contraceptive methods with no cost-sharing, though specifics vary by plan and product. If you have coverage, confirm what's included. If you're paying cash, this page helps you compare prices.
Why do prices for the same medication vary so much between pharmacies?
Cash prices are set by each pharmacy, not by a single national list, so the same drug and quantity can cost very different amounts across the street from each other. Discount-card prices, manufacturer arrangements, and a pharmacy's own contracts all move the final number. Comparing a few pharmacies before you fill is the simplest way to avoid overpaying.
Could a generic version lower my cost?
When an FDA-approved generic exists, it usually costs far less than the brand while containing the same active ingredient. Whether a generic is appropriate for you is a clinical decision — ask your doctor or pharmacist. This page is about cost comparison only, not which medication you should take.
Related savings guides
- How to Save on Prescriptions Without Insurance
Options for lowering prescription costs when you're uninsured, including cash prices, discount cards, generics, and patient assistance programs.
- Generic vs Brand-Name Medications: Cost Differences Explained
How generic and brand-name medications differ in cost and FDA approval, with data on typical savings and what to ask your pharmacist.
- How to Compare Prescription Prices Near You
A step-by-step guide to comparing prescription drug prices at pharmacies near you, including what info to gather and questions to ask.
This page is for cost and savings education only. It is not medical advice and makes no claims about which medication is right for you or how well any drug works. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about your specific medications and coverage. Prices vary by pharmacy, location, quantity, and eligibility.
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