Cost of the birth control patch??

I just went to the doc today and was prescribed the patch and i love the free samples she gave me already! but how much should i expect to pay when i buy the real deal? I have Blue cross blue shied of texas insurance and am on the select plan. Should i expect to pay my regular copay? or more? any info is always appreciated and the best answer gets 10 pts!Cost of the birth control patch??
The Patch emits a higher dose of hormones than the Pill does, and some doctors aren't even prescribing it anymore.





';Women who use Ortho Evra庐 are exposed to about 60% more total estrogen in their blood than if they were taking a typical birth control pill containing 35 micrograms of estrogen. Typically, an increased exposure to estrogen may increase the risk of blood clots. However, it is not yet known whether women using the patch are at a greater risk of experiencing these serious adverse events.';


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Ask your health plan how much it'll cost. It'll depend on if it's on their formulary (preferred list of medications), and whether they require you to get your birth control medications in three-month installments through the mail.





You might consider getting the NuvaRing, a vaginal ring you replace once a month, instead. It emits lower doses of hormones than the Pill.