Twirla

Written by Gary Heiting
Medically reviewed by Philip Ngo, PharmD
Updated on August 5, 2024

Cost of Twirla

Like other medications, the cost of Twirla 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 Twirla 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 the drug costs when using Optum Perks coupons, see the prices shown above on this page.

Coupons for Twirla

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

Drug prices often vary between pharmacies such as CVS, Walmart, Rite Aid, and local pharmacies. Check the Perks coupon list above to find discounts available at pharmacies near you.

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.

Common questions about Twirla’s cost

Here are some common questions and answers about Twirla.  

How do the costs of Twirla vs. Xulane compare?

The costs of Twirla versus Xulane are comparable, but there will likely be some differences.

Both products are brand-name weekly birth control patches. With both Twirla and Xulane, you wear and replace patches weekly for 3 weeks, then wear no patch for the fourth week of your menstrual cycle.

But the active ingredients of Twirla and Xulane are different. (An active ingredient is what makes a medication work.) To determine whether Twirla or Xulane is the better choice for your needs, talk with your doctor.

Some insurance policies might cover one medication but not the other. Or your insurance copays might differ for Twirla versus Xulane.

If you have questions about your specific cost of Twirla versus Xulane, talk with your doctor, insurance provider, or pharmacist. Also, see the “Coupons” section of this article to check potential savings when you use Optum Perks coupons.

If you have health insurance, visit the Twirla and Xulane websites for information about other cost-saving programs that you might be eligible for.

Can a Twirla coupon or savings card lower my cost?

Yes. See the “Coupons” section to check potential savings on Twirla patch with Optum Perks coupons.

If your insurance covers Twirla, you might also be eligible for a savings card on the manufacturer’s website to help cover the cost of your copay.

Is Twirla patch covered by insurance?

Twirla patch may or may not be covered by insurance. It depends on your specific insurance policy.

To find out whether Twirla is covered by your policy, talk with your health insurance provider. Their phone number typically appears on the back of your insurance card.

If Twirla patch isn’t covered by your insurance policy, see the discounted prices shown above on this page when you use Optum Perks coupons.

Resources

• Food and Drug Administration. (2024). Orange Book: Approved drug products with therapeutic equivalence evaluations. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/ob/index.cfm
• PDR by ConnectiveRx. (n.d.). https://www.pdr.net
• Twirla (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol) transdermal system. (2022). https://www.twirla.com/pdf/Twirla%20FINAL%20USPI%20PPI%20IFU.pdf

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