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Introduction

Written by Jessica Caporuscio, PharmD
Medically reviewed by Amber R. Watson, PharmD
Updated on November 26, 2023

Norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol oral tablet is a generic medication that’s prescribed for preventing pregnancy. Brand-name versions of this drug include Nymyo, Tri-Nymyo, and others. The cost of norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol depends on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.

Specifically, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol for preventing pregnancy and for treating moderate acne in certain people who also want to prevent pregnancy.

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

Cost of norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol

Like other medications, the cost of norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol 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 norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol 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 norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol” section.

Coupons for norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol

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

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Insurance and other considerations for norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol

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 norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol. 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 norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol 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.

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.

Genetics vs. brand-names

Norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol is a generic medication. The brand-name versions of this drug are:

• Estarylla
• Mili
• Mono-Linyah
• Nymyo
• Sprintec 28
• Tri-Estarylla
• Tri-Lo-Estarylla
• Tri-Linyah
• Tri-Lo-Marzia
• Tri-Mili
• Tri-Lo-Mili
• Tri-Nymyo
• Tri-Sprintec
• Tri-Lo-Sprintec
• Tri-Vylibra
• Tri-Vylibra Lo
• Vylibra

A generic medication is an identical copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication. An active drug is the ingredient that makes medication work. Generics usually cost less than brand-name drugs. And they’re believed to be as safe and effective as the brand-name versions.

If your doctor has prescribed norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol, but you’re interested in taking one of the brand-name versions, let them know. They may prefer one medication over the other. Also, check whether your insurance plan covers only one version of the drug.

To learn how the cost of norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol compares with its brand-name versions, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. You could also contact your insurance company. 

Common questions about norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol and cost

Here are some common questions about norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol and their answers.

Is norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol covered by Medicare?

Medicare may cover the cost of norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol. But coverage depends on your individual Medicare insurance plan benefits. To find out whether your plan covers the cost of norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol, call your insurance provider.

Your plan may have prior authorization requirements before it can cover norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about the cost of norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol if you have Medicare insurance.

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. 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 medication work.

This competition may help keep the costs of generic medications lower. Also, generic medications contain the same active drugs 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 norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol

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

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:

• What are the cost differences between the different brand-name versions of norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol?
• Is the cost of generic norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol lower than the cost of brand-name versions purchased with a coupon?
• Do lower strengths of norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol cost less than higher strengths?

Resources

• Norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol — norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol. (2023). https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/02e5c9a1-6002-499e-abe2-8473a5854178/spl-doc
• Food and Drug Administration. (2023). Orange Book: Approved drug products with therapeutic equivalence evaluations. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/ob/index.cfm

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