I need plan b but can't afford it You may be able to get the morning-after pill for free or low cost from a Planned Parenthood health center or your local health department. Call your nearest Planned Parenthood to see if they can hook you up with emergency contraception that fits your budget.Oct 14, 2019
Do pharmacies give Plan B for free?
If you have health insurance or Medicaid, there's a good chance you can get Plan B for free — you just have to ask your nurse or doctor for a prescription so your health insurance will cover them (even though you don't need a prescription to buy these types of morning-after pills over-the-counter).
Which Plan B brand is most effective?
There's only one brand, called ella. ella is the most effective type of morning-after pill.
What is the difference between levonorgestrel and Plan B?
Plan B® is two tablets with levonorgestrel, a hormone that has been used in many birth control pills for several decades. Plan B® contains a higher dose of levonorgestrel than birth control pills, but works in a similar way to prevent pregnancy. It works mainly by stopping the release of an egg from the ovary.
Does it matter what plan B pill you take?
Though there are many different brands of levonorgestrel morning-after pills, they all work the same way. All brands have the same amount of medicine and the same effectiveness, no matter how much they cost.
What is the difference between Plan B and Plan B One-Step?
Each pill contains levonorgestrel, a synthetic version of the hormone progestin. Levonorgestrel has been used in birth control pills for over 35 years. Plan B One-Step contains a higher dose of levonorgestrel than that in regular birth control pills.Nov 29, 2007
How much is the 5 day morning after pill?
How Much Does Emergency Contraception Cost? Depending on the type of pills prescribed, ECPs cost between $15–$70. Many health insurance plans cover the cost of emergency contraception and family planning clinics (such as Planned Parenthood) charge much less.