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Here are several reputable online birth-control delivery services people commonly use, with a short note on what each does well. (If you’re outside the U.S., tell me your country and I’ll list services that operate there.)
Top picks
- Nurx — Wide selection (birth control pills, the patch, ring, emergency contraception) with telehealth consultations, automatic refills, and home delivery. Good for convenience and flexible payment/insurance options.
- Hers — Telehealth visits and home delivery for pills, patch, ring, and emergency contraception. Simple app experience and transparent pricing; popular for fast starts and refill management.
- Lemonaid Health — Straightforward, low-cost telemedicine for generic birth control pills and other meds, with fast shipping. Good if you want an inexpensive, no-frills option.
- The Pill Club — Subscription-focused delivery and refill reminders for combined and progestin-only pills. Strong on customer service and reliable monthly delivery.
- Planned Parenthood Direct (PP Direct) — Telehealth visits and e‑prescriptions through a trusted provider; prescriptions can often be filled at a local pharmacy or delivered depending on region. Good if you want care from a familiar reproductive-health organization.
- GoodRx Care / HeyDoctor — Telemedicine visits and e‑prescriptions for birth control; integrates with GoodRx coupons to reduce out-of-pocket cost. Helpful if you want low-cost pharmacy options instead of a subscription.
- K Health / Ro (where available) — These broader telehealth platforms offer birth control prescribing in many states and can be a good option if you already use them for other care.
What these services typically can and cannot do
- Can do remotely: prescriptions for most combined and progestin-only pills, the ring, the patch, emergency contraception; refills and automatic delivery; counseling and screening questionnaires via telehealth.
- Cannot do remotely: IUDs and implants — those require an in-person visit for placement and removal. Some services can help with referrals for insertion.
How to choose among them
- Method availability: make sure the service offers the specific type (pill, ring, patch) you want.
- Cost and insurance: check whether they accept your insurance, offer generics, or have coupon programs/subscriptions.
- State availability: telemedicine prescribing rules vary by state; confirm they operate where you live.
- Speed & refill convenience: consider same- or next-day shipping, subscription refills, and reminders.
- Follow-up care: look for options to message clinicians or report side effects.
If you tell me your state (or country) and whether you want a particular method (pill, ring, patch, emergency contraception), I can recommend the best single option for you and note costs or signup steps.