Sep. 07, 2022

A Guide to Birth Control Pill Prices in South Africa

If you’re considering birth control, it helps to know the cost of contraceptive pills at most pharmacies in South Africa. Many brands can be quite expensive, and since it’s a monthly medication, it’s worth finding out which options are the most affordable.

If you have a prescription for a birth control pill and are visiting a pharmacy, below is an idea of how much you might pay for different brands.

What this page can help you with

General price guidelines for birth control pill brands
List of birth control pill names available in South Africa
How to get birth control prescribed online by a doctor including the cost

picture of birth control pills

How much are birth control pills in South Africa?

A one-month supply of birth control pills can cost anywhere between R90 and R300 in South Africa, depending on the brand.

List of birth control pills names and prices

There are close to 25+ brands of pills available in South Africa. Here's a list of birth control pill names and their estimated prices.

What you should know:
Pharmacies are not allowed to advertise the exact prices of their pills online, and every year these birth control pill prices increase by at least R20 to R30. However, a general guideline on what you might pay can be given.

Orange	- Affordable
Blue	- Semi-affordable
Red	- Expensive

Brand name	Price
Biphasil	R 62.14 - R 113.18
Hy-An	R 80.10 - R 140.65
Oralcon	R 87.82 - R 152.45
Lexilev	R 83.10 - R 145.23
Microval	R 92.72 - R 159.94
Levette	R 93.79 - R 161.57
Ovral	R 98.83 - R 169.28
Triphasil	R 104.80 - R 178.42
Nordette	R 117.38 - R 197.65
Marvelon	R 119.80 - R 200.05
Ruby	R 123.82 - R 205.59
Femodene	R 126.83 - R 209.74
Nessifem	R 135.29 - R 221.41
Mercilon	R 138.41 - R 225.71
Melodene	R 140.55 - R 228.66
Ginette-35	R 150.26 - R 242.07
Mirelle	R 151.74 - R 244.10
Minerva-35	R 161.83 - R 258.02
Eloine	R 164.82 - R 262.15
Zoely	R 168.32 - R 266.98
Yasmin Plus	R 169.09 - R 268.04
Yasmin	R 176.11 - R 277.72
Yaz plus	R 203.87 - R 316.01
Qlaira	R 208.87 - R 322.91
Diane-35	R 211.11 - R 326.00
Yaz	R 213.35 - R 329.09

How do I purchase birth control pills?

Birth control is not sold over the counter unless you have a prescription. To get it prescribed, you will usually need to do the following:

Book a doctor's appointment
Get a prescription from the doctor during your appointment
Visit a pharmacy to purchase your medication

How do I purchase birth control pills online?

If you don't have time for an in-person appointment, you can consult a doctor via a telehealth platform (online healthcare).
At Get My Pill, our clinical team can prescribe birth control after a clinical assessment. You can then choose to request a prescription to purchase your pill at a pharmacy or have your medication delivered directly to your address.

1) How much will it cost me?

Cost of getting a prescription
If you prefer visiting a pharmacy, request a script.

Prescription duration	Cost
1 month (once-off)	R170
3 months (once-off)	R230
6 months (once-off)	R320

Cost of getting delivery (monthly or once-off)

Pay a once-off fee of R390 to receive your first set of medication. Thereafter, decide if you want to subscribe. The monthly cost will include the pill price plus a service/script fee of R120.

The total monthly cost will be anywhere from R270 to R400, depending on the brand. For exact subscription pricing for different pill brands, please send an email here

Medical aid customers: For a monthly subscription, only a service fee of R120 will be charged each month. Your medication cost will be claimed directly from your medical aid. The once-off fee of R390 will not be covered by medical aid.

How to Get Your Birth Control Online with Get My Pill

A prescription for birth control pills online

	Select a birth control method Request a birth control pill option

	Choose how to get your medication 1. Get a PDF script to purchase your medication at any pharmacy 2. Choose delivery (1 month supply delivered)

	Online Screening Head to checkout, answer some health questions, choose a pill brand & make payment

	Get medically reviewed Our licensed providers will review your order for eligibility and safety within 24 to 48 hours

	Get your medication If approved you will receive a script via email. If you have chosen delivery, you will receive your medication in 2 to 3 working days

Unsure which Contraceptive Pill to Choose? Here's What You Can Do

Book a telephonic consultation with one of our licensed medical professionals to discuss your needs. The cost of our consult is R400 and includes a 3-month prescription.
Check out our informative blog on Finding the best contraception for you

FAQs

What is the price of birth control pills at Clicks?

The price of birth control pills at Clicks Pharmacy in South Africa generally ranges from around R90 to R270 per pack, depending on the specific brand and type of pill. For example, Ovral 28 pills are typically priced between R98.83 and R169.28.

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