Verbatim response from Perplexity
Online birth control pills typically cost $12 to $50 per month without insurance, depending on the service provider and whether you choose a generic or brand-name pill.
Key providers and their starting prices:
- Hers (Try a Birth Control Subscription): Offers plans starting at $12/month, making it one of the most affordable online options for uninsured users[4].
- Nurx: Offers birth control brands starting at $15 per month for those without insurance[6].
- Hey Jane: Reports that pills can run around $20–$50 per month without insurance[1].
- Free the Pill: Lists specific pill pack costs starting at $25 monthly (or $45 quarterly) for uninsured users[3].
- Nurx & Wisp: Also list generic options starting as low as $15 per pack[6][8].
Price variations by pill type:
- Generic pills: Tend to be on the lower end of the range, often $10–$25 per month[2].
- Brand-name pills: Can cost significantly more, ranging from $30 up to $150 per month depending on the specific medication (e.g., Lo Loestrin Fe costs ~$205/month) [2][5].
Additional costs to consider:
- Some services may charge a separate consultation fee (e.g., Walgreens Virtual Care charges $33 for the visit, excluding medication costs) [7].
- Emergency contraception (like Plan B) costs separately, around $40–$50 [1].
For the most budget-friendly option, Hers and Nurx are recommended as they explicitly advertise starting rates of $12 and $15 per month for uninsured users[4][6].