Levonorgestrel: here's the fair price
This is what US pharmacies pay, on average, for levonorgestrel. Use it to spot a fair cash price, and feel good about asking for one.
Levonorgestrel 1.5 Mg Tablet
A fair cash price is usually this cost plus a dispensing fee. If your quote is many times higher, ask about a generic, another pharmacy, or a cash discount.
Ask for generic Levonorgestrel 1.5 Mg Tablet. Pharmacies pay about $192.36 for 30. Ask your pharmacy for its cash price and compare it with your copay. A fair cash price is close to this cost plus a dispensing fee.
Source: CMS NADAC as of 2026-11-04. Ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic is right for you.
Source: CMS NADAC weekly file as of 2026-11-04. Median across NDCs with the same description. Public domain.
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Every strength and form
| Product | Pharmacy cost | 30 count | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEVONORGESTREL 1.5 MG TABLETGeneric | $6.41 per tablet or capsule | $192.36 | 10/21/2026 |
Source: CMS NADAC, as of 2026-11-04. National average acquisition cost, not a retail quote.
Label basics
What it is used for (FDA label)
Use for women to reduce chance of pregnancy after unprotected sex (if a contraceptive failed or if you did not use birth control)
Warnings (from the label)
Warnings Allergy alert: Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to levonorgestrel Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) alert: This product does not protect against HIV/AIDS or other STDs Do not use • if you are already pregnant (because it will not work) • for regular birth control Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking efavirenz (HIV medication) or rifampin (tuberculosis treatment) or medication for seizures (epilepsy). These medications may reduce the effectiveness of levonorgestrel. When using this product you may have • menstrual changes • tiredness • breast pain • nausea • headache • vomiting • lower stomach (abdominal) pain • dizziness Keep out of reach...
Source: FDA drug label via openFDA, label effective 2025-04-23. Full label on DailyMed. Excerpts are verbatim and truncated. Read the full label and ask your pharmacist.