How many of you armchair politicians out there even know how much birth control pills costs without insurance?
And why isn't it available over the counter?
And why isn't it available over the counter?
Anonymous
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30$
Di
It depends where one lives. According to the attached, Target was matching Wal Mart's cost of $4 to $9 for generics back in 2007.
Birth control pills can have serious side effects and it is best for a physician to determine the best method for the user based on their general health.
Anonymous
Sweetness.....condoms are available over the counter and are dirt cheap compared to birth control pills
In this day and age with all the STDs out there.......only a fool would have sex with a man who is not wearing a condom and run the risk of contracting an STD or getting pregnant
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For patients not covered by health insurance, birth control pills typically cost $20 to $50 a month. There are clinics women can go to costing less than $30. So, for a yearly cost of $600 any woman can be child free.
They cost a lot more than saying 'no"
Clearly, if a woman needs birth control pills, she is using them for recreational purposes. If the government is going to pay for our recreation, shouldn't it reimburse the man for a dinner out and a movie?
Emily
It's not available OTC for a lot of very good reasons. First and foremost? The risks of heart attack, stroke, infertility, etc. etc. etc. Those who choose to use it need to be completely informed of the risks while discussing it with their health care provider.
Yes, cost can be prohibitive for some people, but there are a multitude of free or next-to-free, non-hormonal options available. For example, charting your fertile days, basal body temp charting, ovulation tests, etc.