How Much Does emergency contraception cost?
EC costs anywhere from $35 to $60 at pharmacies. The generic pills (like Next Choice One Dose and Take Action ) generally cost about 10-15% less than Plan B One-Step. To read a 2013 report from the American Society for Emergency Contraception on the price of EC in the US, click here.Click to see full…
EC costs anywhere from $35 to $60 at pharmacies. The generic pills (like Next Choice One Dose and Take Action ) generally cost about 10-15% less than Plan B One-Step. To read a 2013 report from the American Society for Emergency Contraception on the price of EC in the US, click here.Click to see full answer. Similarly, you may ask, can you get the morning after pill for free? The emergency contraceptive pill Levonelle and ellaOne are both available free of charge. You can get them from most community pharmacies and also from your GP or sexual health clinic.Secondly, why is emergency contraception so expensive? It also begs an important question: Why is emergency contraception so expensive in the first place? Plan B, which, like other emergency contraceptives, works by delaying ovulation and must be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex, typically sells for about $50 to $60. Also to know is, how much does Planned Parenthood charge for the morning after pill? You can also get the morning-after pill at many family planning or health department clinics, and Planned Parenthood health centers. Plan B One-Step usually costs about $40-$50. Take Action and My Way generally cost less — about $15-$45.Is there a Plan B pill in a pregnancy test?The Bottom Line. Emergency contraception is not included in pregnancy tests. “Plan B is the only emergency contraceptive that’s available over-the-counter, without going through a doctor or pharmacist,” Dr. Cork says.
