Cost of the Pill

[realitybasedfiction]

I was looking to go on the pill some time soon. I was just wondering what the cost is with, and without insurance covering it. It would be much appreciated. Thanks

[demonbuttercup]

It depends.
some insurances don't cover it, mine is like around $40 a month I think, but I have a health fund w/ my insurance... so its taken out of that. I haven't actually had my pills ran through my insurance (to see if they have a copay) b/c I haven't met a deductible yet while taking it.

When I was in college, I would see the NP at the clinic and get my pills there. I only had to pay $10-12 a pack there.
There are also county health clinics/planned parenthoods/ places of that nature where you can get pills free or discounted.

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[realitybasedfiction]

Thanks for the advice

[not_your_average_girl]

i get mine free from the GP

[SmilingInside]

wats the gp??

[Brandye]

GP= general practitioner. It is the term we use in the UK for the primary care physician. Yes, I dispense them, too, but that is different in each country. I think the question is from the US and I'll let other Yanks respond.

[sera300]

I know here in NYS the cost is about $30-40/month for the pill if you go to your ob/gyn or GP for the prescription and fill through the local pharmacy. In the US most health insurance companies will not pay for pills used for contraceptive purposes b/c the thought is; if they pay for BCP's for contraception why should they not pay for condoms or a pregnancy test? If you have a medical condition which requires you to take the pill, i.e. a history of ovarian cysts, and the pill is being used to treat a medical condition, then they will cover the cost (minus the co-pay) with documentation from your MD. Also, if you send your prescription to a on-line pharmacy the cost is generally less.

If you go to a clinic or to planned parenthood there is either no cost or a minimal cost based on what you can afford.

[mishsa]

for YAZ, which is amazing, i paid $35 and it doesnt make u put on wieght.

[kate_td]

I'm looking to go on the pill but also have no clue of the cost. Does anyone know the average cost of the 'mini-pill' in the UK?

[Sirene]

Originally Posted by kate_td

I'm looking to go on the pill but also have no clue of the cost. Does anyone know the average cost of the 'mini-pill' in the UK?

Contraception is free in the UK.