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Good question — the “best” service depends on the birth control you use/want, your insurance, and whether you want telehealth + ongoing delivery or just a one‑time refill transfer. Here are a few reputable options and when each is a good fit:
Top picks
- Nurx — wide selection (combined and progestin‑only pills, patch, ring, emergency contraception), telehealth visit and prescription shipped to your door, and they bill many insurances. Good if you want a full subscription experience and insurance billing.
- Hers (Hims & Hers) — simple online consults, ships pills and offers ongoing refills with reminders. Good if you want a straightforward consumer‑oriented service and fast customer support.
- Lemonaid Health — usually lower out‑of‑pocket prices for people without insurance and quick online consultation. Good if you need an inexpensive, no‑frills option.
- Planned Parenthood Direct (app/telehealth) — run by a trusted nonprofit; can prescribe and send pills/patch/ring information or direct you to a clinic. Good if you prefer mission‑driven care and may need referrals for in‑person services (e.g., IUD).
- Local pharmacy delivery services (Capsule, Zipdrug, local long‑standing mail pharmacies) — not a telehealth provider, but useful if you already have a prescription and want convenient delivery from a local pharmacy and easier insurance billing.
Which to choose — quick guide
- Want to keep using your same pill and want insurance billed: start with Nurx or Hers (they’ll transfer prescriptions and often bill insurance).
- No insurance / low cost is priority: Lemonaid tends to be cheapest out‑of‑pocket.
- Privacy / nonprofit care / support for referrals: Planned Parenthood Direct.
- Already have a prescriber and only need delivery: local pharmacy delivery (Capsule or your chain pharmacy’s delivery service).
Important notes
- IUDs and implants require in‑person insertion — subscriptions only handle pills, ring, or patch.
- Availability and pricing vary by state and insurer; not every service operates in every state.
- If you have medical conditions or are on interacting meds, you should do a consult (these services include one) or see your clinician before switching.
If you tell me:
- which method you currently use (combined pill, progestin‑only, ring, patch, IUD),
- whether you have insurance and which state you live in, I can recommend the single best option for your situation and walk you through the switch/transfer process.