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Short answer: expect about $10–$60 per month without insurance, depending on the type (generic vs brand) and the service you use. Here’s a clearer breakdown and specific online providers to try.
Typical costs (without insurance)
- Combined or progestin‑only birth control pills (most common online): about $10–$30/month for a generic, $25–$60/month for brand‑name pills. Ordering a 90‑day supply usually lowers the per‑month price.
- Ring (NuvaRing) or patch (Xulane): often in the $25–$60/month range for brand products.
- Emergency contraception: OTC Plan B about $35–$50; prescription levonorgestrel generics can be cheaper with coupons; ulipristal acetate (Ella) is $50–$80.
- Long‑acting methods (IUD, implant): not sold online — insertion is in‑person and can cost $300–$1,300 up front without insurance (which converts to roughly $10–$100/month when amortized over the device lifetime).
Online services to consider (examples and why)
- Nurx — Offers many pill brands, ring, patch; easy telehealth visit + home delivery and competitive prices on generics. Good if you want convenience and a wide selection.
- Hers — Clear pricing, free telehealth visit, discreet delivery, and competitive generic and brand options. Good if you want simple recurring deliveries.
- Lemonaid Health — Low flat pricing for many generics and quick delivery; straightforward signup and affordable options.
- Planned Parenthood Direct (app/telehealth) — Clinically reliable, sliding‑scale options in some areas; good if you want the nonprofit/clinic route.
- GoodRx / SingleCare — Not telehealth, but coupon prices at local pharmacies often let you buy generics for <$15/month and sometimes less; useful if you prefer picking up at a pharmacy.
Ways to lower cost
- Choose a generic pill or order a 90‑day supply.
- Use GoodRx or SingleCare coupons at the pharmacy.
- Check Planned Parenthood or local family‑planning clinics for sliding scale fees.
- Look for manufacturer savings programs if you need a brand name.
- Some telehealth providers run promotions or offer a reduced/no charge clinician visit.
If you want, tell me:
- whether you prefer pills, a ring, or patch,
- any specific brand you’re considering, and
- your ZIP code (optional),
and I can check current prices or point you to the cheapest providers in your area.