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Good — I can recommend a few reliable birth-control subscription/telehealth services, but first: do you need the same pill/brand you’re currently on? Do you want to use insurance/Medicaid, prefer the cheapest option, or want fastest delivery and brand choice? That will change the best pick.
Here are five popular services and why people choose them:
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Nurx — strong all-around choice. They offer pills, the patch, and the ring; accept most insurance (and Medicaid in many states); free online consult; discreet shipping and automatic refills. Good if you want brand-name options and easy insurance billing.
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The Pill Club — subscription-focused, good for regular deliveries and 90-day supplies. They emphasize same-day shipping, pill reminders, and a care team. Good if you want a pharmacy-like subscription experience and customer support.
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Lemonaid Health — low-cost and fast. Their visit fee is small (usually a one-time telemedicine fee) and they often prescribe lower-cost generics. Good if budget is your top priority and you don’t need a specific brand.
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Hers (by Hims & Hers) — simple app-based signup and monthly subscription. Offers common pills and ring options and easy refill management. Good if you want a clean app experience and straightforward monthly billing.
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Planned Parenthood Direct app — clinical trust and confidentiality. Can provide telehealth prescriptions and local pickup or mail options, and is a reliable option if you prefer a provider-backed service with sliding-scale support at clinics.
Things to consider when choosing:
- Will your insurer be billed? (Some services bill insurance, some are cash-pay.)
- Do you need the exact same brand/formulation? (Not all services carry every brand.)
- How often do you want deliveries (30 vs 90 days)?
- Combined pills require a recent blood-pressure check — some services ask for this.
- Most services will handle transferring your prescription from your pharmacy if you give them the pharmacy name and prescription details.
If you tell me: the brand and formulation you’re currently taking (or whether you’re open to generic alternatives) and whether you plan to use insurance, I’ll recommend the single best option for your situation and walk you through the transfer/signup steps.