Birth control pills cost $0 to $50 per month in 2026
Birth control pills cost $0 to $50 per month in 2026. Insurance, the brand, and where you buy all change the price. ThePricer lists $0 to $50 per pack at Planned Parenthood without insurance. GoodRx lists one Sprintec pack at $9.00 with a coupon, against $24.68 at the average retail price. Long-term methods cost more up front. ThePricer lists an IUD at $0 to $1,800 and an implant at $0 to $2,300.
What price guides say
We checked 3 price guides and read every number on their pages on October 7, 2026. They do not all measure the same thing, so read each line for what it counts.
| Source | What it found |
|---|---|
| GoodRx | GoodRx lists one 28 tablet Sprintec pack at $24.68 average retail and $9.00 with a GoodRx coupon. |
| Drugs.com | Drugs.com lists Sprintec at around $62 for 168 tablets ($62.21 to $62.76), or $0.37 per tablet. |
| ThePricer | ThePricer lists Planned Parenthood self-pay ranges: pills $0 to $50 per pack, patch $0 to $150, shot $0 to $150, IUD $0 to $1,800, implant $0 to $2,300. |
Birth control prices by method
| Method | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Pills, one 28 tablet pack, with coupon | $9.00 | GoodRx |
| Pills, one 28 tablet pack, average retail | $24.68 | GoodRx |
| Pills, 168 tablets (6 packs), cash price | About $62 | Drugs.com |
| Patch, one month | $0 to $150 | ThePricer |
| NuvaRing, one month | $0 to $200 | ThePricer |
| Shot, every three months | $0 to $150 | ThePricer |
| IUD, with exam, placement, and follow-up | $0 to $1,800 | ThePricer |
| Implant, removal up to $300 extra | $0 to $2,300 | ThePricer |
Every number in this table was read on one of the source pages listed at the bottom of this page.
What pushes the price up
| What | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Insurance | A plan may pay the full price of a pill, so you pay $0. Without a plan, ThePricer lists $0 to $50 per pack of pills at Planned Parenthood. |
| Coupon or cash price | GoodRx lists one Sprintec pack at $9.00 with a coupon and $24.68 at the average retail price, so how you pay changes the bill. |
| Method | A pill pack is bought monthly, but an IUD or implant is paid once. ThePricer lists $0 to $1,800 for an IUD and $0 to $2,300 for an implant. |
| Pack size | A bigger supply can cost less per pill. Drugs.com lists about $62 for 168 Sprintec tablets, which is $0.37 for each tablet. |
| Clinic fees | Some sites bundle the visit into the price. ThePricer says IUD prices can include exams, placement, and follow-up, and implant removal can cost up to $300. |
What the price includes
A pill price covers one pack of tablets, usually a month of use. An IUD or implant price at Planned Parenthood, per ThePricer, can include the exam, placement, and follow-up. Removal costs extra, up to $300 for an implant. Tests or a visit with a new provider may be billed apart. It does not include tax or extras the provider adds on the day.
Does insurance cover it
Many health plans cover birth control, and the $0 low end in ThePricer's ranges shows that some people pay nothing. Coverage depends on your plan, the brand, and the method. A plan may pay for one brand and ask you to pay for another. Call your plan or read its drug list before you buy. With no plan, ask a clinic for its self-pay price and ask your pharmacy about coupons. GoodRx and Drugs.com both list cash prices, so compare them with your copay before you pay.
How to judge your quote
- Does the price cover one pack, a few months, or a device?
- Does the quote include the exam, placement, and follow-up visits?
- What will removal cost later if you want the device out?
- Is there a coupon or plan price lower than the cash price?
- Compare the total with the range above: $0 to $50 per month for most people in 2026.
Ways to pay less
- Check your plan first. Many plans cover birth control at no cost, so ask which pills, patches, rings, or devices your plan pays for before you buy.
- Use a coupon for pills. GoodRx lists one Sprintec pack at $9.00 with a coupon, far below the $24.68 average retail price.
- Ask about a bigger supply. Drugs.com lists 168 Sprintec tablets at about $62, or $0.37 per tablet. Ask if your plan or pharmacy fills several months at once.
- Ask a clinic like Planned Parenthood for its self-pay prices. ThePricer lists $0 to $50 for a pack of pills, and Planned Parenthood Direct pills start at $20.
- For an IUD or implant, ask if the price includes the exam, placement, and follow-up. That lets you compare quotes from two clinics fairly.
How we got these numbers
The range on this page comes from GoodRx, Drugs.com and ThePricer. We opened each source page and read every number on it on October 7, 2026. Where the sources disagree, the table above shows each one so you can see the spread. These are planning ranges, not quotes. The written price you are given is the real price.
Common questions
How much do birth control pills cost without insurance?
ThePricer lists $0 to $50 per pack at Planned Parenthood. GoodRx lists one Sprintec pack at $24.68 at the average retail price, or $9.00 with a coupon.
How much does an IUD cost?
ThePricer lists $0 to $1,800 without insurance. That range includes the exam, placement, and follow-up. A $0 price usually means a plan or program pays.
How much does the implant cost?
ThePricer lists $0 to $2,300. Removal can cost up to $300, so ask about it before you agree to the price.
Is the shot cheaper than the pill?
ThePricer lists the shot at $0 to $150 every three months. Pills run $0 to $50 per month, so the top prices over three months are the same, $150.
What is the cheapest way to buy pills?
A coupon helps. GoodRx lists one Sprintec pack at $9.00 with a coupon. Drugs.com lists $0.37 per tablet for a 168 tablet supply of about $62.