How much does your BC cost?

leann_jewel08 · February 2010

How much does ur BC cost each month?
I was on yaz and it was $6.00 a month, but I had to get off of it it made me crazy! Then I wanted the patch but the cost of it was $70, then asked about Ortho Trcyclen Lo and that is $70 too! I am scared to have the Mirena done because of the risks of complications and I have never had a child. I have insurance, I do not understand why BC is so high!

OMG Guinea Pigs!! · February 2010

$80 (from a health clinic) for 10 years. An IUD is the way to go, even for many women who haven't had kids (I haven't).

riderpunk · February 2010

I see it this way its a necessary evil if you don't want to have kids and is cheaper then an opps of not using BC. After years of issues with BCP's, we opted for DH to get snipped. It was 0, insurance paid for it 100%

Honeydewchestnut · February 2010

I go to Planned Parenthood and get my Depo for $60 every three months. When I was getting pills there they were ~$15 per month.

monkeygirl18 · February 2010

Paragard IUD without insurance was $750 with insurance it would have been $450. Even without insurance it will pay for it's self in 2 1/2 (it's good for 10yrs) vs what I was paying for bcp.

Btw, I've never had kids and it was not an issue having it inserted.

After my 10yrs is up dh is getting snipped (we don't want kids ever) and that will be $0 as health insurance covers the whole procedure.

LemonLover33 · February 2010

If you can't afford birth control, try to apply for family planning from medicaid. They give it to almost everyone. I don't know what your money situation is but I was paying 60 a month too for Ortho. If you can get the generic of a BCP, they are usually 4 dollars in the four dollar program at target or Walmart.

KappaK · February 2010

I pay $35 for the Nuva Ring. With my old insurance it was $70. Still cheaper than kids. I want to try an IUD but my Dr is hesitant since I have never had kids.

Maybride2 · February 2010

I pay $40/month for the NuvaRing.

Ask about the generic version of Ortho Tricyclen Low if that's what you're interested in. Anything generic should be substantially cheaper.

However, the patch and ring don't have generics yet. Maybe someday soon.

psycotic_penguin · February 2010

24$ for the nuvaring but i get 80% of that back.

runawaywifey · February 2010

$0. I chart.

knj92107 · February 2010

$0 for Ocella. My insurance pays it 100%.

LemonLover33 · February 2010

Maybride2:
I pay $40/month for the NuvaRing.
Ask about the generic version of Ortho Tricyclen Low if that's what you're interested in. Anything generic should be substantially cheaper.
However, the patch and ring don't have generics yet. Maybe someday soon.

I know that my Ortho Tricyclen Lo genetric (Tri-Lo-Sprintec) is no longer available at my Target pharmacy. So now I have to get the regular kind. But my co pay is 9 bucks.

leann_jewel08 · February 2010

My pharmacy does not offer Ortho Tricyclen Lo in genetric either. They said they do not make it anymore. I called my insurance to see what the deal it.

vballgirl102787 · February 2010

LemonLover33:
If you can't afford birth control, try to apply for family planning from medicaid. They give it to almost everyone. I don't know what your money situation is but I was paying 60 a month too for Ortho. If you can get the generic of a BCP, they are usually 4 dollars in the four dollar program at target or Walmart.

My family planning lets me get BC for free....So...definitely look into that...

Hollylb3 · February 2010

Mine was about $40 a month, and that's when I didn't have insurance. $10 when I did. However, our health department here gives it out for free. It's not the same thing as planned parenthood or medicaid. I'm pretty sure they have to give you a pap first, but then they give it to you.

vplorenz · February 2010

I have insurance but I take a generic brand, Trinessa, been on it for 6 years now it costs $10/month. I didn't have insurance for a short time and it was $35.00/month.

firedancer1028 · February 2010

I pay $40 for a 3-month supply of nuvaring.

raeyn · February 2010

vplorenz:
I have insurance but I take a generic brand, Trinessa, been on it for 6 years now it costs $10/month. I didn't have insurance for a short time and it was $35.00/month.

I do not have insurance, so I pay $20/year to Walgreens to subscribe to their prescription plan. That gets me Trinessa for $12/month.

emmypants · February 2010

$9.00 a month out of pocket. If my insurance covered it, I'd pay $15. Crazy.

Pinkplasticdoll · February 2010

$12 with insurance. You could see how much it is without insurance at sam's or walmart..a few years ago when I lost my insurance because of a job switch my ortho lo was only $33 without insurance.

xxbabycakesxx · February 2010

i have insurance and when i was on tricyclen lo, i paid only $3 for a 3 month supply. but otherwise, i think it was like $40/pack.

JayandEmm · February 2010

LemonLover33:
If you can't afford birth control, try to apply for family planning from medicaid. They give it to almost everyone. I don't know what your money situation is but I was paying 60 a month too for Ortho. If you can get the generic of a BCP, they are usually 4 dollars in the four dollar program at target or Walmart.

Im on Medicaid just for my BCP, because my health insurance is so retarded that it doesnt cover prescription meds. And I was totally not paying $65 a month. Mine is free now!

Amy_Justin · February 2010

12 dollars for a three month supply of Ogestrel.

LemonLover33 · February 2010

Let me clarify. With family planning, it's free.

In the four dollar programs, it's four dollars.

I had two separate ideas, I should have separated them better.

vanessapodunk · February 2010

$60 per month for Ocella. My insurance does not cover it.

lisaness12 · February 2010

My insurance does not cover BC so i go to planned parenthood in Utah and pay $20 a month for nuvaring. Ortho Tricyclin Lo was something like $16 a month and less if you bought 3 or more packs and even less if you ordered it in the mail through planned parenthood (you cannot order nuvaring in the mail through them). In California the prices of these at planned parenthood are more (note I do not qualify for financial assistance programs at planned parenthood and therefore it might be cheaper there if you do).

MarriedLady06 · February 2010

My insurance does not cover my BC ( Trisprintec ) but I pay Sweetbay supermarket $7.00 a year to participate in their pharmacy program and I get my BC for $9.95 a month.

Cuardraro · February 2010

I pay $40 for NuvaRing on my insurance. When I went to the Dr. and originally switched to the NuvaRing, I asked for a sample. She gave me 5

meltoine · February 2010

runawaywifey:
$0. I chart.

This. NFP is totally free. And oftentimes more effective than hormonal/ barrier BC.

Kristen Carole · February 2010

I'm on Loestrin-24 Fe and it's $24. They have a program/card your doctor can give you so you can get for only $24 or less for a year. Pretty sweet program, I only save a $1 a month because mine's $25 but a dollar is a dollar

Especially if your current BC is $70.

jonesdouglas · February 2010

$10

My insurance covers the rest.

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