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Short answer: about $0–$80 per month without insurance, most commonly $5–$30/month for generic birth‑control pills from online telehealth services.
Details and typical ranges
- Generic combined oral contraceptives (most common): roughly $0–$30/month. Many online services and pharmacies sell generics in the $5–$20 range.
- Brand-name pills (Yaz, Loestrin, Yasmin, etc.): about $30–$80/month depending on the brand.
- Progestin‑only “mini” pills: similar to generics, often $0–$30/month.
- Vaginal ring (NuvaRing): about $30–80 per ring (one ring typically lasts one month).
- Patch (Xulane/Ortho Evra): roughly $30–60/month.
- Injectable (Depo‑Provera): usually needs an in‑person visit and runs $60–150 per injection (every 3 months).
Typical extra fees
- Telehealth/consultation: many services include the consult in the price, but some charge $10–$35 one‑time or monthly.
- Shipping: often free or a few dollars.
Online services and pharmacies to consider (why)
- Nurx — easy telehealth, refill delivery, wide selection of generics and brands; often low monthly prices for generics.
- Hers — women’s health focus, subscription delivery and reminders; competitive pricing and customer support.
- Lemonaid Health — low consult fee and straightforward pricing; commonly used for affordable generics.
- The Pill Club — subscription service with reminders, free delivery, and affordable generics.
- Planned Parenthood Direct / Planned Parenthood clinics — nonprofit option, sliding-scale fees in many locations; trustworthy and can be low- or no-cost.
- GoodRx / Blink Health — use their coupons at local or mail‑order pharmacies to lower out‑of‑pocket prices.
How to get the best price
- Choose a generic equivalent when appropriate (big savings).
- Compare total cost (drug price + any consult or shipping fees) across a few telehealth services and pharmacies.
- Use GoodRx/Blink coupons or pharmacy discount cards.
- Ask Planned Parenthood or local health clinics about sliding‑scale or free services.
If you want, tell me which method you’re considering (combined pill, mini‑pill, ring, patch) and your ZIP code and I can give more tailored guidance on where to check prices.