How much does Opill cost?

Opill costs $19.99 for a 1-month pack (28 pills), $49.99 for a 3-month pack (84 pills) and $89.99 for a 6-month pack (168 pills) when purchased online on the Opill website. Shipping is free and packaging is discreet. You can save 5% with auto-shipping. Retail prices in stores may vary.

You do not need a prescription or a doctor's visit to get Opill. When used as directed, Opill is 98% effective at preventing pregnancy. It can be taken by most people who can become pregnant, but do not take Opill if you have or ever had breast cancer.

Is Opill a "mini-pill"?

Yes, 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 is available 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, and auto-shipping are also available online so you don’t have to worry about running out of birth control or remembering to reorder. With auto-shipping, you will also get a 5% discount.

The manufacturer Perrigo 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 or a doctor's visit and is not restricted by age. As long as you have started menstruating, you can use Opill. It is important that you keep up with your regular medical check-ups as scheduled. 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 (OTC) without a prescription.

Will insurance pay for Opill?

Currently, the cost for prescription birth control is covered under the Affordable Care Act, and over-the-counter options like condoms or spermicide are not always covered. But some private insurance plans such as CVS Caremark are now covering Opill, and you may be able to purchase Opill for $0 out-of-pocket, without a prescription.

You cannot submit your Insurance to be processed when you buy Opill online, but you may be able to submit your receipt to your prescription plan, so check with them individually.

You may also 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.

In addition, some states may cover the cost of Opill through Medicaid, so check with your state plan.

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Who makes Opill birth control?

Opill (norgestrel 0.075 mg) is manufactured by Perrigo Company, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. The North American base is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Opill is the first nonprescription, over-the-counter (OTC) birth control pill (oral contraceptive) approved in the United States for all ages.

• 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.

Do I take Opill every day?

Yes, 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.