Verbatim response from Claude
Online Birth Control vs. Planned Parenthood
Online Services Are Generally Easier and Often Cheaper
Top Online Options:
Nurx
- Prescriptions starting around $0 with insurance
- Without insurance, pills from ~$15/month
- App-based, no appointment needed
- Ships directly to your door
Wisp
- Competitive pricing, often $75-100/year without insurance
- Quick online consultation
- Good variety of contraceptive options
The Pill Club
- Often $0 with insurance
- Delivers 3-month supplies
- Includes free extras like snacks/wellness items
Hims/Hers
- Straightforward pricing, good app experience
When Planned Parenthood Might Be Better:
- You need IUDs, implants, or shots (requires in-person procedure)
- You want sliding scale pricing based on income (can be very low/free)
- You need STI testing or other services bundled together
- You prefer in-person care
Bottom Line:
- Easiest: Online services win for pills/patches/rings
- Cheapest overall: Planned Parenthood's sliding scale can beat online prices if your income qualifies
Do you have insurance? That changes the recommendation significantly.