These 9 Affordable Sites and Apps Will Send Your Birth Control Straight! To! Your! Front! Door!
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Sure, the 21st century is alllll kinds of messy, but there *are* certain things we have today that I, for one, am v thankful for. Like being able to order a bottle of wine without having to venture out to the liquor store. Or hitting a few buttons on my phone and then poof, a hot meal is greeting me at my door post-evening commute. Or the other amazingly convenient straight-to-your-door service that is birth control delivery.
I know. Ordering meds online sounds a little sketchy, but just hear me out. There are literally so many reasons why online birth control is a great resource. For example, let's say you have access to birth control, but it's not super easy for you to actually get it, like, if you’re on a college campus and your regular doc isn’t nearby to hook you up with your monthly pill packs. Or if you're in a pharmacy desert and have to travel miles to a drugstore. A birth control delivery may be your best bet (And FWIW, it's also equally fantastic for those of us who just hate making an out-of-the-way trip to the pharmacy (hi!)).
And get this: None of your neighbors will feel the need to be all nosy because these delivery services use super discreet packaging. Contrary to what the Supreme Court thinks, it’s no one’s damn business what you’re taking for your reproductive health—especially if you need that Plan B, stat. Yup, some sites also offer emergency contraception with a fast turnaround so you don’t have to make that morning-after trip to the pharmacy.
If none of that has eased your concerns, know that nearly all of the delivery websites and apps have licensed clinicians and require consultations to get a prescription. It’s all legit, promise. That said, we did some homework so you can figure out which BC delivery service is the one for you. Below, find our picks for the best birth control websites and apps on the market right now—along with everything you need to know about them.
Alpha Medical
Have you ever searched for an ob-gyn clinic for literal hours, finally found one, booked an appointment, and then showed up only to realize your insurance wasn’t accepted? That was me literally last week until I heard of Alpha Medical and basically had my entire life changed. Not only are most insurances accepted at this virtual clinic (all you gotta do is upload your insurance card!), but it also offers the patch, ring, and pill. And! Those v annoying paperwork processes are not a thing here. You just fill out a super easy-to-follow medical questionnaire, then an Alpha Medical rep reaches out for a consultation appointment—which costs at most $15. Together, you and the rep will go over your personal treatment plan before they shoot your Rx off to their mail-order pharmacy. Alpha also has subscriptions: $25 for a month's supply of pills or $45 for a three-month supply. And that’s the non-insured price tag, so it’s super reasonable for everyone. Yes and amen to saving those coins!
Pros:
Prescribes the birth control pill and the patch monthly and quarterly
Virtual visits cost $15, which covers the online consultation and shipping fees
Offers emergency contraceptives
Cons:
The ring is only available on a monthly basis
Depending on your insurance, you might need a pre-authorization form for your online consultation
Amazon Pharmacy
Listen, the Amazon-industrial complex deserves some real side-eye, but including Amazon Pharmacy on this list was a no brainer because it's truly so good, convenient and accessible. If your ob-gyn is prescribing you BC for the first time, they can send it to Amazon Pharmacy, like they do any local drugstore. Or, if you have an existing prescription, you can transfer it to Amazon Pharmacy yourself. Pricing all depends on insurance—which Amazon does take—and the brand you choose.
Pros
You do not need an Amazon Prime subscription to order from the pharmacy
Ships to all states, and Prime Members get the standard two-day free shipping
Has a 30-day or 90-day supply option
Accepts most insurance plans
Pharmacists are available 24/7
Cons
Free-shipping is not available for non-Prime members
Amazon does not disclose its birth control prices, co-pays, or consultation fees
Amazon Clinic
You get a few options with Amazon Clinic, which yes, is different than it's sister up above. Not only can one of their licensed clinicians prescribe you a brand new birth control order (yep, even if you've never used BC before!), but you can also use the service for refills. For both, just fill out the intake form, which won't take you more than 10 minutes, tops. After it's submitted, one of the healthcare workers will reach out for a consultation to determine if the pill, patch, or ring is right for you. You can have the Rx filled through Amazon Pharmacy, or you'll have to make a trip to an IRL drugstore to pick up your meds.
Pros
Also prescribes emergency contraception
Appointments aren't needed—clinicians are available 24/7
Can message your clinician for two weeks after getting treatment
Cons
Doesn't accept insurance, Medicare or Medicaid
The shot isn't available from every clinician
Doesn't prescribe IUDs
You'll need a blood pressure reading from at least the last year, but you can also take it yourself! So no need to get a doctor's appointment.
Only available in 33 states. But! Treatment is based on your current location, not your residence. Like, say you live in Arkansas, but are visiting a friend in Alabama, you can use Amazon Clinic during your stay and get whatever BC stuff you need while there.
Favor
The company formerly known as The Pill Club has rebranded to Favor—and you'll be doing yourself just that if you check them out. They've expanded their offerings from 120 brands of birth control (prescribed for you by their medical team based on your digital health profile) to also include sexual health products like tampons, condoms, the morning-after pill, lube, pregnancy tests, and STI tests. You can even get a consultation from a dermatologist for your skin and get prescription skincare products to your door ASAP. Trying to get your hormonal acne under control? This is your move.
Pros
Birth control is free with insurance and only $6.99 per pack for a full year’s supply if you don’t have insurance.
Emergency contraception is free with insurance and wayyy cheaper without insurance (only $15!) than if you paid for it out of pocket at the pharmacy.
You don’t need an appointment—just text their service any time.
Cons:
The morning-after pill doesn't ship out overnight, so it may not be ideal for an ~SOS situation~ and is best to order now to have on hand in case of, well, an emergency. The same goes for pregnancy tests: You need to add them to your regular BC order so you're stocked up.
Ro
A free emergency contraception pill with your first purchase? Honestly, you can never be *too* prepared in this current climate. After your first online consultation with one of Ro’s medical providers, you can choose from their recommendations of 17 different pills, which you can easily switch between for free if needed (dw, the provider will check up on your side effects). Then they'll send a teeny-tiny pack of emergency contraception with your first shipment juuust in case. We love to see it.
Pros
You don’t need insurance to use the service.
It’s easy to change prescriptions if one doesn’t vibe with you.
You receive a free emergency contraceptive with your first purchase.
Cons
At $19 for a quarterly plan or $29 for a monthly plan, it may cost more than other BC delivery services.
Nurx
Nurx has you covered for just about anything you can imagine needing when it comes to your health. Case in point: They deliver mental health prescriptions, migraine medications, HIV PrEP, COVID tests, STI test kits, and more. If you just need birth control, you'll have lots of choices (most of which will cost you $0 if you have insurance!) because Nurx offers over 50 formulas of pills, as well as patches, rings, and even the birth control shot. You can also receive Ella, the emergency contraception pill, with $15 overnight shipping.
Pros
You can order all your prescriptions through Nurx.
BC options beyond the pill are available.
They offer fast shipping for emergency contraception.
Cons
Certain BC methods are much more expensive if you don’t have insurance coverage.
Wisp
Can’t get in to see your gyno for a while? Don't even panic—Wisp has your back, bb. Whether you have a UTI, symptoms of an STI, want to delay your period, or just need to get on birth control, you can set up a consultation with Wisp’s physicians within 24 hours of signing up. After that, you pay just $15 for a quarterly BC subscription delivered to straight to your door, or $17 for Wisp to ship you emergency contraception (they can also send it to your local pharmacy, if you need it same-day). The other benefit of Wisp? They offer medical abortion and will ship the abortion pill to people in some states who are over 18 and under 10 weeks pregnant for a $200 fee, compared to the usual cost of over $500.
Pros
You don’t need insurance to use the service and can use your FSA/HSA to pay.
At-home delivery is free, or you can do same-day delivery to your local pharmacy.
They offer the abortion pill at an affordable price.
Cons
While birth control and emergency contraception delivery are available in all 50 states, the abortion pill is only available for shipment in certain areas.
Pandia Health
The pros at Pandia Health will get you set up with a new BC prescription if you don’t already have one, or fill an existing one for you with free shipping(!). Your initial online medical consultation for birth control will cost $25, plus you can also get an acne consultation for $35. From there, your birth control prescription for a pill, patch, or ring is free if you have insurance. If you don’t have insurance, NBD—your pill packs will start at $15 each. Pandia Health has a new offering too: An STI kit for $89.99 (it usually costs $30 more than that if you get it over-the-counter), which doctors recommend that you take at least once per year.
Pros
Pandia Health's doctors will fill an existing prescription or get you a new birth control prescription with free delivery.
You can use the service to get hormonal acne treatment.
They provide periodic check-ins and access to physicians for any questions you may have.
Cons
They only offer hormonal birth control options, AKA the pill, patch, and ring.
Some other services don’t charge as much for an initial consultation.
Planned Parenthood Direct
We've got good news: Planned Parenthood has made many of its services available right on your phone via the free Planned Parenthood Direct app. Submit a request at any time and you can video chat with a provider within one business day. Your call won't cost you anything, and your pill pack, if you order one, will cost between $15 and $25. If you need emergency contraception, you can get Ella via overnight shipping for $80. And in some states, the clinicians can even get you set up with a prescription for UTI treatment right after your call, if that’s what you’re dealing with rn.
Pros
You can get at-home delivery for birth control pills or choose pharmacy pickup for the pill, patch, ring, or UTI treatment.
Insurance isn’t necessary, and your digital visit, as well as shipping for your prescriptions, are free.
Cons
The birth control pill service and emergency contraception delivery is not available in all 50 states.
Getting emergency contraception by mail is more expensive than at the pharmacy and weekend delivery isn't an option.
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