Where can I get birth control pills online?

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Nov 4

The growth and popularity of the online-prescribing model shows that people are eager to access their birth control in new ways and with fewer obstacles. In this resource, we keep track of who prescribes the pill online.

Please note: State laws and online prescriber policies may have changed since this chart was last updated on November 4, 2022.

Ages
Depends on state law—birth control can be prescribed to an individual under the age of 18 without guardian consent in some instances
Locations
Available in Washington, DC, and all states except Indiana
Membership plan
“Pay as you go” available for $35 per visit; quarterly and annual membership plans available and include up to 12 free visits per year
^Consultation
Patients need to fill out a health questionnaire and chat with a physician for an assessment of risks, benefits, and appropriate birth control method. Some states require a video visit to complete your prescription evaluation.
Consultation fee
Not required for birth control pills
Insurance coverage of consultation
Not covered
Cost of pill pack (without insurance)
$25 monthly, $45 quarterly (pay every three months)
Prescription information
Prescriptions are valid for 12 months; auto-refills available
^^Insurance coverage of birth control pills
Accepts insurance, but not from Medicaid or Medicare, TRICARE, Cigna (certain plans), Kaiser, Prime Therapeutics, Express Scripts (in all states except Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Washington)
Other contraceptive methods prescribed
Patch, ring, shot (only prescribed for treatment of endometriosis), emergency contraception
Other sexual and reproductive health services offered
STI testing; screening and counseling for breast cancer, cervical cancer, and HIV; mammogram and pap smear scheduling; pre-conception and postpartum depression counseling; menstrual care; treatment for perimenopause, menopause, endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), mastitis, vaginitis, urinary tract infection (UTI), chlamydia, genital herpes, and gonorrhea
Additional information
Shipping is free
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Ages
18-49
Locations
Available in California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, and Texas
Membership plan
Must subscribe to a monthly subscription ($9.95) that covers free shipping and access to online doctors
^Consultation
Patients need to fill out a health questionnaire and chat with a physician for an assessment of risks, benefits, and appropriate birth control method
Consultation fee
As low as $10 to start new subscription
Insurance coverage of consultation fee
Not covered
Cost of pill pack (without insurance)
Pills start at $9.95 per pack
Prescription information
Prescriptions are valid for 12 months; auto-refills available
^^Insurance coverage of birth control pills
Accepts insurance
Other contraceptive methods offered
Patch, ring, emergency contraception
Other sexual and reproductive health services available
Treatment for cold sores and erectile dysfunction
Additional information
Only available to people who have taken birth control pills before. Free shipping or pharmacy delivery.
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Ages
13-49
Locations
Available in California, Colorado, Illinois, Maine, New Mexico, and Virginia
Membership plan
None
^Consultation
Patients need to fill out a health questionnaire and chat with a physician for an assessment of risks, benefits, and appropriate birth control method
Consultation fee
$15 + cost of medication
Insurance coverage of consultation fee
Not covered; accepts payment with FSA/HSA cards
Cost of pill pack (without insurance)
Depends on product and pharmacy price
Prescription information
Not available
^^Insurance coverage of birth control pills
Accepts insurance
Other contraceptive methods offered
Patch, ring, gel (Phexxi vaginal pH modulator), emergency contraception
Other sexual and reproductive health services available
Medication abortion services (including advance provision); treatment for urinary tract infection, cold sores, and genital herpes
Additional information
All communication with providers is done by phone, text, or email
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Ages
14+ depending on state law
Locations
Available in Washington, DC, and all states except Mississippi
Membership plan
None
^Consultation
Patients need to fill out a health questionnaire and chat with a physician for an assessment of risks, benefits, and appropriate birth control method. Some states require a video visit to complete prescription evaluation.
Consultation fee
Free with insurance, $15 without
Insurance coverage of consultation fee
Covered but may require copay, depending on plan
Cost of pill pack (without insurance)
Pills start at $6.99 per pack for a one-year supply or $10.66 for a 90-day supply
Prescription information
Prescriptions are valid for 12 months; auto-refills available
^^Insurance coverage of birth control pills
Insurance may cover medication. Accepts most insurance plans including Medi-CAL and Family PACT in California, and select Medicaid plans in certain states. Accepts payment with FSA/HSA cards.
Other contraceptive methods offered
Emergency contraception, internal condoms
Other sexual and reproductive health services available
STI testing, pregnancy testing, external condoms, lubricant
Additional information
Sends complimentary self-care items with prescription. Free shipping.
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Ages
18-50
Locations
Available in all 50 states and Washington, DC
Membership plan
Not required for access, however, prescriptions may be cheaper with GoodRx Gold (Individual Plan for $9.99/month or Family Plan for $19.99/month; 30-day free trial available). Please note that membership plans cannot be combined with insurance.
^Consultation
Patients need to fill out a health questionnaire and chat with a physician for an assessment of risks, benefits, and appropriate birth control method. Some states require a video visit to complete prescription evaluation.
Consultation fee
$49 single visit ($19 with GoodRx Gold membership)
Insurance coverage of consultation fee
Not covered
Cost of pill pack (without insurance)
Depends on product and pharmacy price
Prescription information
Prescriptions are typically valid for 12 months
^^Insurance coverage of birth control pills
Insurance may be used when picking up from pharmacy; accepted insurance depends on pharmacy
Other contraceptive methods offered
Patch, ring, shot, internal condoms
Other sexual and reproductive health services available
Treatment for urinary tract infection, herpes, and erectile dysfunction; HIV and pregnancy testing
Additional information
Free shipping on select medications with GoodRx Gold membership. GoodRx Gold—which cannot be combined with insurance—is accepted at pharmacies like Albertsons, CVS, Rite Aid, and Target, but not accepted at Publix, Sam’s Club, Walgreens, or Walmart. GoodRx Gold will transfer your prescription to an accepted pharmacy.
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Ages
18-50
Locations
Available in all 50 states and Washington, DC
Membership plan
Free to join but must subscribe to receive prescription services; birth control prescription plans start at $12 a month
^Consultation
Patients need to fill out a health questionnaire and chat with a physician for an assessment of risks, benefits, and appropriate birth control method. Some states require a video visit to complete prescription evaluation.
Consultation fee
Free, then $5 per follow-up consult
Insurance coverage of consultation fee
Not covered
Cost of pill pack (without insurance)
Subscription plans start at $12 per month
Prescription information
Prescription length can vary depending on pill type
^^Insurance coverage of birth control pills
Insurance is not accepted
Other contraceptive methods offered
N/A
Other sexual and reproductive health services available
Treatment for yeast infection, urinary tract infection, and genital herpes; external condoms; lubricant; sexual pleasure products
Additional information
Free shipping
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Ages
18+
Locations
Available in all 50 states and Washington, DC
Membership plan
None
^Consultation
Patients need to fill out a health questionnaire and chat with a physician for an assessment of risks, benefits, and appropriate birth control method. Some states require a phone visit to complete prescription evaluation.
Consultation fee
$25
Insurance coverage of consultation fee
Not covered
Cost of pill pack (without insurance)
Pills start at $15 a pack for home delivery (cost may vary if picking up at a pharmacy)
Prescription information
Prescriptions are valid for 12 months.
^^Insurance coverage of birth control pills
Accepts insurance
Other contraceptive methods offered
Patch, ring
Other sexual and reproductive health services available
Treatment for urinary tract infection, genital herpes, erectile dysfunction, hot flashes; STI testing
Additional information
Free shipping. Free visit if you’ve run out of refills or it’s been more than a year since your last visit.
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Ages
13+ depending on state law
Locations
Available in Washington, DC, and all states except Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Kansas, Mississippi, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, and West Virginia
Membership plan
None
^Consultation
Patients need to fill out a health questionnaire and chat with a physician for an assessment of risks, benefits, and appropriate birth control method. Some states require a video visit to complete prescription evaluation.
Consultation fee
$20
Insurance coverage of consultation fee
Not covered
Cost of pill pack (without insurance)
$15
Prescription information
Prescriptions are valid for a year with automatic refills
^^Insurance coverage of birth control pills
Accepts most forms of insurance; coverage depends on plan
Other contraceptive methods offered
Patch, ring, and shot, emergency contraception
Other sexual and reproductive health services available
PrEP, STI testing and treatment, HPV screening
Additional information
Free shipping
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Ages
Depends on state law
Locations
Available in all states if you already have an active prescription. Available in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming if you need a new prescription.
Membership plan
None
^Consultation
Patients need to fill out a health questionnaire, which is reviewed by a doctor before a prescription is written. The doctor may contact the patient if there are any questions or concerns.
Consultation fee
If consultation is required, $20 with insurance and $25 without insurance
Insurance coverage of consultation fee
Not covered
Cost of pill pack (without insurance)
Pills start at $7 per pack
Prescription information
Prescriptions are valid for 12 months
^^Insurance coverage of birth control pills
Pills may be covered by insurance, although copay or deductible may vary depending on insurance plan and brand of product selected. Accepts most insurance but not from Cal Optima, Care, Humana, Kaiser, Sunshine Health, StayWell, or TRICARE.
Other contraceptive methods offered
Patch, ring, emergency contraception
Other sexual and reproductive health services available
N/A
Additional information
Financial aid may be available to residents in California, Florida, Louisiana, and Texas
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Ages
12+ depending on state law
Locations
Available in Washington, DC, and all states except Alabama, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia
Membership plan
None
^Consultation
Patients must complete a health assessment and clinicians may need to schedule a video appointment
Consultation fee
Cost varies by state and by delivery method ($0 when ordering by mail, $15-25 for pharmacy pick up)
Insurance coverage of consultation fee
Not covered
Cost of pill pack (without insurance)
By mail: $15-25 per pack (varies by state). At pharmacy: price varies.
Prescription information
Prescriptions are valid for 12 months
^^Insurance coverage of birth control pills
Medicaid plans are accepted in Michigan, Minnesota, and Washington state. For all other states, insurance is not accepted at this time.
Other contraceptive methods offered
Patch, ring, emergency contraception (these methods cannot be sent via mail)
Other sexual and reproductive health services available
Treatment for urinary tract infection (this treatment cannot be sent via mail)
Additional information
Free shipping
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Ages
18+ (under 18 with guardian approval)
Locations
Available in all 50 states and Washington, DC
Membership plan
First month free, then $14.99 membership fee required for all services regardless of insurance coverage
^Consultation
Patients need to fill out a health questionnaire and chat with a physician for an assessment of risks, benefits, and appropriate birth control method
Consultation fee
Cost of your copay with insurance, $129 without insurance
Insurance coverage of consultation fee
Covered
Cost of pill pack (without insurance)
Pills start at $18 per pack
Prescription information
Prescriptions are sent to pharmacy, cannot be shipped directly
^^Insurance coverage of birth control pills
Check with pharmacy or consult their online insurance checker to determine insurance coverage
Other contraceptive methods offered
Implant, patch, ring, shot, IUD, diaphragm, cervical cap
Other sexual and reproductive health services available
PrEP, STI testing, condoms
Additional information
An initial intake video or phone visit with a provider is required
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Ages
18+
Locations
Available in all states except North Carolina and Washington, DC
Membership plan
None
^Consultation
Patients need to fill out a health questionnaire. Some states may require a video consultation with a provider.
Consultation fee
Free
Insurance coverage of consultation fee
Not covered
Cost of pill pack (without insurance)
Pills are a flat rate of $20 per pack
Prescription information
Initial prescription is valid for three months; if there are no issues after these first three months, a patient can auto-refill their prescription for a year
^^Insurance coverage of birth control pills
Insurance is not accepted; accepts payment with FSA card
Other contraceptive methods offered
Emergency contraception
Other sexual and reproductive health services available
N/A
Additional information
USPS First Class shipping is free for birth control pill orders; FedEx expedited shipping options available with fee
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Ages
13+ depending on state law (may require guardian approval)
Locations
Available in Washington, DC, and Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wyoming
Membership plan
None
^Consultation
Patients need to fill out a health questionnaire and chat with a physician for an assessment of risks, benefits, and appropriate birth control method
Consultation fee
$20
Insurance coverage of consultation fee
Not covered
Cost of pill pack (without insurance)
Pills start at $16 a pack
Prescription information
Prescriptions are valid for 12 months; auto-refills available
^^Insurance coverage of birth control pills
Accepts all major insurance, including Medicaid in Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington, DC.
Other contraceptive methods offered
Patch, ring, shot, emergency contraception, internal condoms
Other sexual and reproductive health services available
Treatment for herpes
Additional information
Optional (free) phone call with a doctor available. Can add emergency contraception to your first birth control order—often $0 with insurance, $30 without. Free shipping.
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Ages
18-39
Locations
Available in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virginia, and Wisconsin
Membership information
None
^Consultation
Patients need to fill out a health questionnaire and chat with a physician for an assessment of risks, benefits, and appropriate birth control method
Consultation fee
$59 without insurance
Insurance coverage of consultation fee
Accepted, but may require copay or deductible depending on plan. Medicaid not accepted.
Cost of pill pack (without insurance)
Depends on the type of birth control prescribed, the pharmacy chosen, and insurance coverage. Not included in $59 consult fee.
Prescription information
For new users of birth control, an initial prescription is for three months; if there are no issues after these first three months, a 12-month prescription can be provided. For previous or current users of birth control, a 12-month prescription can be issued with a blood pressure reading.
^^Insurance coverage of birth control pills
Accepted, contact insurance carrier member services for specific coverage information (including in-network pharmacies)
Other contraceptive methods offered
Patch, ring, emergency contraception
Other sexual and reproductive health services available
STI testing; dental dams; internal and external condoms; treatment for urinary tract infection, bacterial vaginosis, mastitis, genital herpes, and yeast infection
Additional information
Delivery not offered. Must pick up in pharmacy or use pharmacy delivery services if available.
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Ages
13+ depending on state law
Locations
Available in all 50 states
Membership plan
Select one-time or recurring-subscription (quarterly) plan on the questionnaire. First month is free for new recurring/quarterly subscriptions.
^Consultation
Patients need to fill out a health questionnaire and chat with a physician for an assessment of risks, benefits, and appropriate birth control method
Consultation fee
Free (some pharmacies may charge a fee of $5-20 at pickup)
Insurance coverage of consultation fee
N/A
Cost of pill pack (without insurance)
Pills start at $5 per month
Prescription information
If you need the medication sooner than your next refill, an early refill request can be sent to your doctor—the renewal fee will be charged and your next refill date will be pushed back another three months
^^Insurance coverage of birth control pills
Does not accept insurance for online consults or prescriptions. If picking up in-pharmacy, can bill insurance for additional costs or get discounted pricing using their “wispcount” card. Accepts payment with FSA/HSA cards.
Other contraceptive methods offered
Emergency contraception
Other sexual and reproductive health services available
STI testing; sexual pleasure products; treatment for urinary tract infection, bacterial vaginosis, genital herpes, and yeast infection; medication abortion (only available in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, New Mexico, Washington, New York, and Maryland)
Additional information
Free shipping and same-day pharmacy pickup are available.
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^Many online prescribers will require you to submit a recent blood pressure reading during the intake process, as this information helps them determine which formulation (if any) is most suitable. Home blood pressure monitors can be purchased online or at a drug store. Many pharmacies, including those in grocery and retail stores, have blood pressure machines that are self-operated and free to use.

^^Under the Affordable Care Act, most private insurance plans are required to cover FDA-approved methods of contraception without cost-sharing (e.g., deductible, copayment). If you have any issues with coverage for birth control pills, email the National Women’s Law Center’s CoverHer project or call the helpline at 1-866-745-5487.

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