Ella
Ella is a brand-name medication that’s prescribed for emergency contraception. Ella is not available in a generic version. The cost of Ella with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
Ella is a brand-name medication that’s prescribed for emergency contraception. Ella is not available in a generic version. The cost of Ella with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
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Intro
Introduction
Written by Dedra Weiss, PharmD
Medically reviewed by Rosanna Sutherby, PharmD
Updated on July 5, 2024
Ella is a brand-name medication that’s prescribed for emergency contraception. Ella is not available in a generic version. The cost of Ella with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
Ella is a type of “morning after” pill that’s used to help prevent pregnancy in people at risk of becoming pregnant following unprotected intercourse or known contraceptive failure.
Read on to learn about Ella and cost. You’ll also find available coupons and suggestions for ways to save on your prescription. If you’d like more information about Ella, refer to this overview article.
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Cost
Cost of Ella
Like other medications, the cost of Ella can vary. Certain factors may affect its price, such as:
- your insurance plan, if you have coverage
- the pharmacy you use
- the quantity prescribed
To find out how much Ella 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 Ella” section.
Coupons
Coupons for Ella
Prescription drug coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of Ella. 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
Insurance and other considerations for Ella
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 Ella. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for Ella. 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.
- 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 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.
Brand names vs. generics
Brand names vs. generics
Ella is a brand-name medication. It’s not available in a generic version.
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.)
Generics usually cost less than brand-name drugs. And they’re thought to be as safe and effective as the brand-name version.
Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about generic and brand-name medications.
Why costs are 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.
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.
FAQ
Common questions about Ella and cost
Here are some common questions and answers about Ella.
Where can I buy the Ella “morning after” pill, and how much does it cost?
Ella is a prescription medication that can be purchased at retail pharmacies, including some online pharmacies. You can search online for pharmacy options, and you may consider calling them to see if they have Ella available. Keep in mind that you’ll need a prescription from your doctor to purchase Ella.
The cost of Ella depends on several factors, such as the pharmacy you use and your insurance plan if you have coverage. Talk with your insurance representative to see whether Ella is covered and how much you should expect to pay.
Your pharmacist can provide you with the cost of Ella without insurance. See the “Coupons” section to check for savings on Ella with Optum Perks coupons.
How do the prices of Ella and Plan B pills compare?
Ella and Plan B are both prescribed for emergency contraception. The costs of Ella and Plan B pills are similar. Ella may cost slightly more depending on the pharmacy you use.
Talk with your doctor about the emergency contraceptive that’s right for you. Your pharmacist can tell you the price you’ll pay for Ella. They can also look up your insurance information (if you have it) to see whether the drug is covered under your plan and your exact cost.
Resources
Resources
- Ella (ulipristal acetate) tablet, for oral use. (2023). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/2bf93d23-cddd-4613-9066-5b5fa090404b/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
Disclaimer: Optum Perks has made every effort to make certain that all information is factually correct, comprehensive, and up to date. However, this article should not be used as a substitute for the knowledge and expertise of a licensed healthcare professional. You should always consult your doctor or another healthcare professional before taking any medication. The drug information contained herein is subject to change and is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. The absence of warnings or other information for a given drug does not indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for all patients or all specific uses.
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