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Short answer: it depends on the method and whether you use a generic. For online prescription delivery of a monthly birth control method, expect roughly:
- Generic daily pill (combined or progestin-only): about $5–$30 per month
- Brand-name pill: about $30–$80+ per month
- Vaginal ring (NuvaRing or generics): about $30–$120+ per month
- Patch: similar to the ring, often $30–$100+ per month
Prices vary by brand, state, and the telehealth/pharmacy service you use. Some telehealth services charge a small consult or shipping fee; others include it.
Services you can check (and why):
- Lemonaid Health — low-cost generics, straightforward telehealth-to-delivery model (good for inexpensive monthly pills).
- Hers (Hims & Hers) — commonly advertises low monthly prices for generics, subscription management, discreet shipping.
- Nurx — wide selection including brand-name options, convenient refills and follow-up care.
- Planned Parenthood Direct app / local Planned Parenthood — sliding-scale or low-cost options and trusted nonprofit care; good if you need affordability or in-person follow-up.
- GoodRx or single pharmacy home delivery (CVS, Walgreens, Alto) — can use coupons/discount cards to reduce monthly cost if you don’t use a telehealth subscription.
Ways to lower cost: choose a generic, use manufacturer coupons or GoodRx, ask about sliding-scale care at clinics or Planned Parenthood, or look into local Title X clinics.
If you want, tell me which method (combined pill, mini‑pill, ring, patch) and your ZIP code and I can check current prices from a few services for a direct comparison.