How much does Opill cost?

Opill costs $19.99 for a 1-month (28 pill) pack, $49.99 for a 3-month (84 pill) pack and $89.99 for a 6-month (168 pill) pack. The 3- and 6-month packs are available online, and the 1- and 3-month packs are available on shelves at pharmacies and retail shops.

Opill is an oral progestin-only pill (POP), often referred to as a “mini-pill”. It does not contain estrogen, another hormone found in combination birth control pills.

Opill will be available in March of 2024 on pharmacy and retail shelves, online through the manufacturer and from other major online retailers. If you order online from the manufacturer, delivery will be in discreet packaging to your door.

Three and six month subscriptions are also available online so you don’t have to worry about running out of birth control or remembering to reorder.

Perrigo, the manufacturer, has stated that the company will make the product accessible and affordable for low-income, uninsured, and underinsured people. They expect to provide Opill at low or no cost and will provide financial assistance for eligible women.

Do I need a prescription for Opill?

No, Opill is available without a prescription and is not restricted by age. As long as you have started menstruating, you can use Opill. Do not use Opill if you have or ever had breast cancer.

Opill is a good option for people without health insurance or frequent access to medical care because it can be purchased over the counter without a prescription.

Will insurance pay for Opill?

Currently, the cost for prescription birth control is covered under the Affordable Care Act. It remains to be seen if insurance will cover the cost of Opill as an over-the-counter (OTC) product in the U.S. Most OTC products are not covered by prescription insurance.

You may be able to use your healthcare savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA) to pay for Opill if this is an option for you. Check with your plan for eligibility.

As of August 2023 some states, such as California, Maryland, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, and Washington, have passed laws requiring state insurers to pay for some OTC birth control without a prescription and without cost sharing. With Medicaid, 7 states use state funding to offer coverage for enrollees.

Congress is now taking steps to require coverage for OTC birth control nationwide, but this is not yet finalized.

Related: See the Drugs.com Birth Control Guide

Related Questions

• How do I use Opill birth control?
• When will Opill be available?
• How effective is Opill OTC birth control?

Who makes Opill birth control?

Opill is manufactured by Perrigo Company, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. The North American base is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

• To contact corporate headquarters in Ireland call +1 353 1 1709 4000
• The over-the-counter (OTC) products division of Perrigo in the U.S. can be contacted at + 1 800 719 9260.
• Check the Opill website to learn more.

When was Opill approved?

On July 13, 2023 the US Food and Drug Administration approved Opill in a prescription to over-the-counter (Rx-to-OTC) switch. It is expected to be available on March 18, 2024 online and at retailers in the U.S.

Opill (norgestrel 0.075 mg) is the first nonprescription, over-the-counter (OTC) birth control pill (oral contraceptive) approved in the United States for all ages.

How do I take Opill?

Opill is taken as one tablet every day at the same time. Opill will start working in 48 hours (2 days) after you take your first pill. Use a barrier method like a condom for the first 48 hours after you take your first pill to prevent pregnancy.

Opill will not protect against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), for example HIV/AIDS or gonorrhea. Continue to use condoms if you need to protect yourself from STDs.

Do not use Opill if you have or ever had breast cancer. Opill is not used as an emergency contraceptive.

Learn more: How do I use Opill birth control? What if I miss a pill?

This is not all the information you need to know about Opill (norgestreol 0.075 mg) for safe and effective use. Review the full Drug Facts Label and Consumer Product Information and discuss this information and any questions you have with your doctor, pharmacist or other health care provider.