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Introduction

Written by Sarah Lewis, PharmD
Medically reviewed by Bryson Russell, PharmD, MHSA, MSc
Updated on December 13, 2023

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

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

Cost of Introvale

Like other medications, the cost of Introvale 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 Introvale 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 Introvale” section.

Coupons for Introvale

Prescription drug coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of Introvale. 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 Introvale

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 Introvale. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for Introvale. 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.

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.

Brand-names vs. generics

Introvale is a brand-name medication. It’s not available in a generic version.

A generic medication is an identical copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication. (An active drug is the ingredient that 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 versions.

Common questions about Introvale and cost

Here are some common questions about Introvale and their answers.

How does the cost of Introvale compare with the cost of Seasonale?

Introvale and Seasonale are extended-cycle birth control pills that help prevent pregnancy. They are both brand-name drugs that contain the same hormones in the same amounts. Their prices can vary depending on how you are paying for your prescription.

If you are using insurance, it may cover one drug and not the other. Or it may cover both of them but charge a higher copay for one.

If you are paying in cash, the price may depend on the pharmacy you use and if you have a coupon for the drug.

You can learn more about how the cost of Introvale and Seasonale will compare by contacting your insurance provider. Or you can ask your pharmacist.

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 sell their drug for up to 20 years without anyone else making their drug. 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 drug in a brand-name medication. (An active drug is the ingredient that makes a medication work.)

This competition may help keep costs of generic medications lower. Also, generic medications contain the same active drugs as brand-name medications, which have already been tested. 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 Introvale

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

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:

• How does the cost of Introvale compare with other extended-cycle birth control pills?
• Do other long-term forms of birth control cost less than Introvale?
• What are my options if I can’t afford my medication?

Resources

• Food and Drug Administration. (2023). Orange Book: Approved drug products with therapeutic equivalence evaluations. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/ob/index.cfm 
• Introvale (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets, USP 0.15 mg/0.03 mg for oral use). (2022). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/f5bc2427-3a18-e3e6-a058-210688e9c446/spl-doc

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.