Order Opill® Online

Over-the-counter birth control

Now through Nurx, get a 3-month supply of Opill®, the first daily birth control pill that’s available without a prescription in the US. When used as directed (at the same time every day), it’s 98% effective at preventing pregnancy.

Purchase without insurance for $49.99 for 3-month supply.
Insurance may fully cover the cost of Opill®.

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FIND WHAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU

Opill®
  • Over-the-counter

  • Progestin-only pill

  • $49.99 for 3-month supply

  • Take daily at the same time for maximum effectiveness

NURX RX
  • Prescribed by a provider

  • 50+ options (pill, patch, ring, and shot)

  • As low as $0 with insurance, starting at $45 without

  • Options for daily, weekly, monthly, and 3-month use

The care you deserve, delivered

Since 2015, Nurx providers have cared for more than one million patients. We help you find highly effective birth control that works for your body, lifestyle, and budget—and we’re there every step of the way when it’s time to try something new. Our dedicated team of birth control experts prescribe treatment 100% online and provide personalized, convenient support when navigating birth control options, with or without insurance. Complete a consultation today and connect with a licensed Nurx provider to get started.

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Why Nurx?

Get to Know Opill®

Opill® is a prescription-strength progestin-only pill (sometimes also known as a “minipill”), which means it does not contain estrogen. It’s important to take Opill® at the same time every day for maximum effectiveness. It takes 48 hours to start working, so we recommend barrier method contraception (like condoms) for the first two days to prevent pregnancy.

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Opill® Questions?*

  • How do I take Opill®?

    Take one tablet at the same time every single day (and no later than 3 hours from the time you took your tablet the day before). Never skip your daily tablet.

    Never take a break between packs. When you finish one pack (all 28 tablets), you should start the next pack the following day. Take Opill® every single day, even when you have your period, or if you have spotting or bleeding between periods. Do not skip tablets even if you do not have sex very often.

    To start using Opill®:

    You can start your first pack on any day. If you are switching from another oral contraceptive, vaginal ring, or patch, start taking Opill® the day after you stop the other method. You must take your daily tablet at the same time of day every single day. You should use a condom (or another barrier method) every time you have sex during the first 2 days (48 hours) because it takes 2 days to start working.

    Click here to download the package leaflet for more information.

  • How effective is Opill® at preventing pregnancy?

    As with any birth control method, Opill® does not prevent pregnancy all the time. Opill® will work best if you take it exactly as directed. In US clinical trials, approximately 98 out of 100 sexually active women who used Opill® for a year did not become pregnant in that time.

  • What type of oral contraceptive is Opill®?

    Opill® is a progestin-only pill (POP). Opill® contains the hormone progestin but does not contain estrogen, so it is different than the commonly used combined oral contraceptive, which contains both estrogen and progestin. Opill® works mainly by thickening your cervical mucus which helps to block sperm from getting to the egg. You must take it every day to prevent pregnancy. In addition, Opill® may prevent your ovaries from releasing eggs. Every one of the 28 tablets in your blister pack contains the active ingredient, so you must take one tablet every day with no breaks.

  • What changes in my menstrual period are normal while using Opill®?

    Most changes to periods are to be expected. Continue taking Opill® exactly as directed, even if you have the following changes in your periods:

    Your periods may be less or more frequent, shorter or longer, lighter or heavier than before you started Opill®. You may also have some spotting or bleeding between periods. Some women stop having periods while taking Opill®. Take a pregnancy test or talk to a medical provider if your period is late after missing any tablets in the last month, if you have not had a period for 2 months, or if you think you may be pregnant.

    Talk to a medical provider AND continue using this product every day if you experience repeated vaginal bleeding that is brought on by sex, or start having menstrual periods that last more than 8 days or are unusually heavy.

  • What if I am late taking my tablet?

    Less than 3 hours late: Don't worry. Take 1 tablet immediately and go back to taking your tablet at your usual time the following day.

    More than 3 hours late OR you missed one or more tablets:

    Take 1 tablet immediately, as soon as you remember.

    Then, go back to taking your tablet at your usual time. This means you may take 2 tablets in 1 day. For example, if you usually take your tablet at night, but forget and remember in the morning, take 1 tablet when you remember and take 1 tablet again at the usual time that night.

    You must use a condom (or another barrier method) every time you have sex during the 2 days (48 hours) after you restart Opill®, because it takes 2 days to start working again.

    Take a pregnancy test or talk to a medical provider if your period is late after missing any tablets in the last month.

  • What if I am taking other medicines or herbal products?

    Talk to a medical provider or pharmacist if you are taking or are starting to take medications that treat any of the following conditions, as these may make Opill® less effective:

    Seizures (barbiturates, carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, phenytoin, topiramate, primidone)

    Tuberculosis (rifampin, rifabutin)

    Pulmonary hypertension (bosentan)

    HIV/AIDS (efavirenz)

    St John's Wort (or any herbal products containing hypericum perforatum)

Real patient stories

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Never had birth control recieved late.

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Meet your medical team

Whether you’re looking to prevent pregnancy, address acne, or make PMS less painful, our providers can help you navigate the options to find the birth control that’s right for you. It’s great to have choices when it comes to birth control—it’s even better to have personalized, expert-level support to help you find the one that works for you.

Cristin Hackel, WHNP-BC, MSCP
Medical Director of Nurx GYN Services

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Opill® is available for purchase online without the need for a prescription. Please be advised that acquiring Opill® through Nurx does not entail a medical consultation or review by a healthcare professional. Opill®, norgestrel 0.075 mg tablets, a contraceptive intended to prevent pregnancy, may cause side effects including changes in menstrual periods (bleeding). If you would like to learn more about Opill®, please see prescribing information here. You are encouraged to report negative side effects to the FDA. Visit MedWatch: HTTPS://WWW.FDA.GOV/SAFETY/MEDWATCH /default.htm or call 1-800-FDA-1088. All product names, manufacturer or distributor names, logos, trademarks, and registered marks (“Product Marks”) are the property of their owners and are for identification purposes only. Product Marks do not imply any affiliation, endorsement, connection, or sponsorship by their owner(s).
*The information provided here is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You should not rely upon the content provided here for specific medical advice. If you have any questions or concerns, please talk to your provider.

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At Nurx, we make it easy to get the expert healthcare you deserve. From schedules to health history, everybody is different—so we provide treatment and care that’s personalized to you. Through life’s cycles, changes, and transitions, we’re here to help you make informed choices about your health.

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