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Here are well-regarded online services that prescribe and deliver prescription birth control, with a short note about what makes each one stand out. Which is “best” depends on what you want (lowest cost, fastest shipping, subscription management, nonprofit care, etc.).
Top picks
- Nurx — Telehealth visits and home delivery of pills, the patch, and ring. Easy signup, discreet monthly shipment or 3‑month supplies, accepts some insurances and offers low‑cost cash pay options. Best for broad availability and convenience.
- Planned Parenthood Direct (app) — From a trusted nonprofit clinic network. Offers telehealth prescriptions and mail delivery for pills, ring, and patch; low-cost options and easy referral to in-person care if needed. Best if you want a clinic-backed provider.
- The Pill Club — Monthly subscription service focused on contraception with refill management, reminders, and fast shipping. Good if you prefer a subscription model and extra adherence support.
- Lemonaid Health — Flat-fee telemedicine visits and affordable monthly pricing, with home delivery. Simple, budget‑friendly, and fast; good for straightforward pill prescriptions.
- Hers (Hims & Hers — Hers) — Telecom + pharmacy for women’s health, offering several pill brands and delivery. Recognizable brand, user‑friendly app, and bundled women’s care options.
- GoodRx Care (formerly HeyDoctor/GoodRx Telehealth) — Low-cost online consults and prescriptions that can pair with GoodRx coupons at pharmacies or for delivery. Good when price and coupon savings matter.
- SimpleHealth — Subscription-focused delivery with a wide selection of brands and packaging/reminder options. Good for people who want curated options and steady refills.
How to choose the right service
- Check availability: Some services don’t operate in all states.
- Methods offered: If you want the ring, patch, or a specific pill brand, confirm it’s available. Not every service prescribes every method.
- Cost & insurance: Compare cash prices, whether they accept your insurance, and shipping fees. GoodRx/insurance can sometimes make pharmacy pickup cheaper.
- Medical requirements: Combined oral contraceptives typically require recent blood pressure info; some services will ask you to provide it.
- Privacy & packaging: Look for discreet packaging if that’s important.
- Refills & reminders: If you want automated refills and reminders, pick a subscription service.
If you want, tell me your state and what method you prefer (pill, ring, patch, or generic vs brand), and I can narrow this to the best options for you and link to sign‑up pages or list expected costs.