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Contraceptive Pearl: Birth Control for Less: Low-Cost Contraception Options

Birth Control for Less: Low-Cost Contraception Options

Cost is one of the biggest barriers to accessing effective hormonal birth control.  Due to restrictive formularies, cost affects women with and without health insurance. Fortunately, there are several ways to help your patients get effective birth control at an affordable price.

Many contraceptives (including progestin injections, IUDs and some birth control pills) are available at reduced or no cost through the manufacturers’ patient assistance programs.  Program eligibility requirements vary, but generally patients must be a US resident or citizen, have proof of income, meet income restrictions and be uninsured.

Some pharmacies provide birth control at a low-cost.  Kroger, Target, Walmart and Sam’s Club offer generic birth control pills for as little as $8-10/month.

 

Information on Pharmacies with low-cost birth control pills

 

Patient Assistance Programs:

    • Rx Assist:  Database of patient assistant programs.  Search by medication or drug company.

 

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The Reproductive Health Access Project does not accept funding from pharmaceutical companies. We do not promote specific brands of medication or contraception. The information in the Contraceptive Pearls is unbiased, based on science alone.

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