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Introduction

Written by Rachel Maynard, PharmD
Medically reviewed by Dana Kim, PharmD
Updated on February 21, 2024

Aurovela is a branded-generic* medication that’s prescribed to help prevent pregnancy. Aurovela is not available in a brand-name version. The cost of Aurovela with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.

Read on to learn about Aurovela and cost. You’ll also find available coupons and suggestions for ways to save on your prescription. If you’d like more information about Aurovela, including its uses, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. 

* Branded-generic drugs are generic medications given a trade name by the drugmaker.

Cost of Aurovela

Like other medications, the cost of Aurovela can vary. Certain factors may affect its price, such as:

• your insurance plan, if you have coverage
• the pharmacy you use

To find out how much Aurovela costs, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider. They may be able to suggest ways to save money on your prescription, including those described in this article. To find out what you’d pay using savings coupons, read the “Coupons for Aurovela” section.

Coupons for Aurovela

Prescription drug coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of Aurovela. The Optum Perks coupons above can provide significant savings on your prescription costs.

Note: Optum Perks coupons cannot be used with any insurance copays or benefits.

Available app for coupons

To make finding and using these coupons easier, you can download the Optum Perks app. To learn more about this prescription discount app, see this article.

Insurance and other considerations for Aurovela

Here’s a list of things to consider about the cost of prescription drugs:

• Prior authorization: If you have prescription drug insurance, your insurance company may require prior authorization before it covers the cost of Aurovela. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for Aurovela. The insurance company will decide whether to cover the medication. If a drug requires prior authorization and you begin taking it without this, you may have to pay the full price of the drug.
• A 3-month supply: If you’re taking Aurovela long term, your doctor may suggest a 90-day supply of the medication. This will have to be approved by your insurance company. Getting a 90-day supply could help lower the drug’s cost. It could also save you time having to make trips to your pharmacy.
• Savings accounts: If you’re eligible for a health savings account (HSA) or a flexible spending account (FSA), you can likely use funds from these accounts to pay for your prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medications. HSA and FSA plans help people save money by using pretax dollars to pay for eligible healthcare expenses, such as prescription and OTC drugs. To learn more about whether you’re eligible for these savings accounts and how to use them, talk with your insurance provider or employer.

If you have questions about any of these considerations, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Or contact your insurance company and talk with a representative.

If you don’t have a health insurance plan, let your doctor or pharmacist know. They may suggest online pharmacy options you could use. You can also ask them about ways to obtain health insurance coverage.

Generics vs. brand-names

Aurovela is a branded-generic medication. It’s not available in a brand-name version. Aurovela is based on the brand-name version Loestrin, which is no longer available.

Usually, generic drugs are referred to by the name of their active ingredients. An active ingredient is what makes a medication work. (Aurovela’s active ingredients are norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol.) But branded-generic drugs, such as Aurovela, are given a trade name by the drugmaker.

In fact, other versions of Aurovela are available. These include the generic version, norethindrone acetate/ethinyl estradiol, and other branded-generic versions, such as Hailey, Junel, or Larin.

A generic medication is an identical copy of the active ingredient in a brand-name medication. Generics usually cost less than brand-name drugs. And they’re thought to be as safe and effective as the brand-name version.

If your doctor has prescribed Aurovela but you’re interested in a different version, let them know. They may have a reason to prescribe one medication over the other. Also, check whether your insurance plan covers only one version of the drug.

Common questions about Aurovela and cost

Here are some common questions and answers about Aurovela.  

Is Aurovela covered by Medicare?

It depends on your Medicare drug plan (Part D). Like other insurance plans, Medicare coverage of prescription drugs may vary based on your specific plan. Each plan has its own drug list, also called a formulary. If Aurovela isn’t on your plan’s formulary, a different drug to prevent pregnancy may be covered.

The price you’ll pay for Aurovela can also depend on other factors, such as:

• the pharmacy you use
• the quantity of pills you’re prescribed

Talk with your insurance provider, pharmacist, or doctor if you have questions about the cost of Aurovela.

How much does Aurovela cost without insurance?

Aurovela’s cost without insurance depends on a few factors. These include:

• the strength of Aurovela you’re prescribed
• the quantity of pills
• any cost-saving coupons that may be available
• the pharmacy you use

Typically, your cost without insurance will be more than with insurance coverage.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist to find out the cost of your Aurovela prescription. You may want to check with a few pharmacies for the best price without insurance. To learn about how to get free or low cost birth control, see this article.

Why are costs different for brand-name drugs vs. generic drugs?

Brand-name drugs can be expensive because of the studies needed to test how safe and effective they are.

Makers of a brand-name drug can patent and sell their drug for up to 20 years. When the patent for a brand-name drug expires, other drugmakers can make and sell generic versions. A generic medication is an identical copy of the active ingredient in a brand-name medication. (An active ingredient is what makes a medication work.)

This competition may help keep costs of generic medications lower. Also, generic medications contain the same active ingredients as brand-name medications. So they don’t require the same testing, which can be costly.

If you’d like to know more about the cost differences between brand-name and generic drugs, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

What to ask about Aurovela

This article provides cost information related to Aurovela. It also offers suggestions for ways to save money on your prescription. Above on this page, you’ll find coupons for Aurovela.

If you have more questions about paying for this medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist. You can also contact your insurance company.

Here’s a list of questions you may want to ask regarding the cost of your medication:

• Does my insurance cover the cost of Aurovela?
• Could a different form of birth control be prescribed to save money?
• Is an over-the-counter (OTC) product a better choice instead of a prescription product to lower my costs?
• How can I get free or low cost birth control?
• What options are available if I can’t afford my medication?

Resources

• Aurovela 1/20 (norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol tablets, USP). (2023). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/6765becf-7b51-4f33-ac13-70fcd01decf7/spl-doc
• Food and Drug Administration. (2024). Orange Book: Approved drug products with therapeutic equivalence evaluations. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/ob/index.cfm   

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