Birth Control

How effective is birth control?

If you use birth control pill perfectly, it’s 99% effective. But we know that nobody is perfect, and it’s easy to forget or miss birth control pills — so in reality the birth control pill is about 91% effective. The ring and the patch have similar rates of efficacy.

How does birth control work?

There are two common categories used to describe birth control pills: combined hormonal contraceptives (CHC) & progestin-only. They are both equally effective in preventing pregnancy and work by releasing hormones into your body that prevent ovulation - the release of an egg from one of the ovaries and the increasing of cervical mucus which makes it harder for sperm to enter the uterus.

How long does it take to get my birth control pills, patch, or ring?

If you’ve completed your online medical visit, an Alpha Doctor or Nurse Practitioner will reach out to you, and you should receive your birth control pills, the patch, or ring in 4-5 business days.

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How it Works

1. Sign Up Online

Answer some questions about your medical history and upload a photo of your ID card.

2. You're in a Doctor's Care

A doctor will review your responses online and prescribe the treatment you need.

3. Free Delivery

Treatments are delivered right to your door. Refills arrive automatically. Cancel anytime.

Alpha Birth Control

One-time $10 fee for your online medical visit. Message your Alpha Medical Team anytime with follow up questions about your treatment.

As little as $0 for insured patients. No insurance? Our prescriptions start at only $20 a month.

Get $25 off our best selling birth control brands: Sprintec & Norethindrone.

Your prescription arrives within a week and refills automatically, and shipping is always free. You can cancel anytime.

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Birth Control Pill

As low as $20 without insurance
Take 1 birth control pill every day

$0 for most insurance plans

Birth Control Patch

$140 per month without insurance
1 patch applied, weekly

$0 for most insurance plans

Birth Control Ring

$170 per month without insurance
1 vaginal ring put in, monthly

$0 for most insurance plans

Not sure?

Let your Alpha Doctor prescribe what is best for you

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Birth Control Guide

Birth Control FAQs

Birth Control Pill, Patch, and Ring Brands We Carry

The most popular brands include Norethindrone and Sprintec. We also carry Amethia, Amethyst Continuous, Apri, Aviane, Balziva, Beyaz, Blivosi, Camila, Camrese, Camrese Lo, Cryselle, Drospir, Ella, Errin, Isibloom, Junel, Kariva, Larin, Lessina, Levonorgestrel , Levora, Lo-Loestrin , Loestrin , Loryna, Low-Ogestrel, Lutera, Microgestin , Mono-Linyah, My Way, Necon, Nortrel, Nuvaring, Ocella, Plan B, Portia, Tri-Lo Marzia, Tri-Lo-Sprintec, Tri-Sprintec, Trivora, Velivet, Viorele, Xulane, Yasmin, Yaz, and Zovia.

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Get a FREE Alpha Membership

Sign up for an auto-refill birth control, Latisse®, or a skincare prescription and get a FREE Alpha Membership ($99 value).

Alpha Members have access to year-round, coordinated care for more than 70% of the medical conditions that would involve a visit to your local waiting room, like cough & cold, UTIs, and rashes.

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What our patients say

Very fast from taking my information to Dr, Rx and shipping time

Sarah J.

March 2019

The staff from Alpha medical is amazing! They process the consultation very fast and have a reasonable price. They also answer any questions very fast and they explain everything very well. I’m definitely buying more from them.

Emily V.

March 2019

It was quick and it seems to be working as expected. Also the price is much better that the alternatives

Michelle M.

January 2019

Very fast service!

Cassian B.

March 2019

The way you deserve to be treated.

Alpha believes healthcare should be easy and accessible — online, anytime.

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Questions?

We’re here for you - anytime.

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