Today me and my boyfriend paid 50 dollars for plan B and it ended up being only one pill. Why is one pill so expensive?

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this is so ridiculous.

ethanallen · Accepted Answer

I don't know what country you are located and what options are available in your area. However, the IUD is the best birth control. You get it placed at the doctor's office and forget about it. There are two types. One type lasts five years; the other lasts ten years. With one time, you'll continue having periods, with the other, your periods will stop. The IUD has the highest reliability of all birth control (more than 99% effective). Insurance will often cover it. If not covered by insurance, it can be pricey. In US, it can cost $500 without insurance but remember you get ten years of reliable birth control. If you want to get pregnant, you can have it easily removed and you will return to fertility immediately

RiseofArtemis · Accepted Answer

So you'd rather go broke by paying 50 bucks then to use a condom or use more affordable contraception. Are you one of those people who think sex is only for pleasure when its the total opposite and meant for procreation mostly or only.

The pharma industry purposely makes them so expensive because you are willing to buy them. Take responsibility by either abstaining from sex until you want a child or use condoms if you don't want to pay so much for a single pill. You are just doing what makes them money.

jennifer_bloom · Accepted Answer

It used to cost over $75. I think they take advantage of the fact people are willing to pay that much to use it. I think governments are allowed to regulate medical pricing ten years after a monopoly of trade secrets is established so hopefully the price will go down soon.

Changiis07 · Accepted Answer

because it's called plan B lol incase of an incident or a lifetime commitment to becoming a mom. You can risk not taking it. 50 dollars will be nothing compare to the diapers, formula, clothes, items and so much more you will need to take care of a baby

Paulalove98 · Answer

Yeah because it's an emergency pill and a lot is also the name brand. I've purchased generic plan b's and there was one i paid $40 for another one was $9.99 (AMAZON) but i dont know I've had some worries with the generic one id stick with the original plan b for emergencies or this $40 one called "take action" they also only work if you didn't ovulate already so keep track of ypur cycle for me i have irregular cycles so its always a hit or miss if i do or dont get pregnant

genericname85 · Answer

If you live in America, why are you surprised that meds are expensive? If you live in a country with health insurance, there they mostly don't cover plan b, so that's why.

But other than that, one pill can be more expensive than many just because of economy of scale. Way less people need plan b and also they only need it once in a blue moon. plus when they need it, they only need one. The birth control pill is used by billions of people daily. That allows for way bigger production scales which reduces the prices massively.

Reaper1985 · Answer

the out of pocket cost for an abortion without insurance is over $1,000 USD. would you have rather paid for that instead? also birth control pills without insurance cost $50+ for a month supply.

JamesDiaz11 · Answer

Because plan B isn't regular birth control; it's essentially an emergency medication to stop a potentially fertilized egg from successfully implanting in the womb. That's like saying abortions are crazy expensive (which they are), when they're not meant as regular birth control...

ohsheeT · Answer

Well put out your hands one hand $50 the other hand $300,000 to raise a child nowadays maybe a divorce Maybe you have to drop out of school maybe you'll have enough food to feed the kid I don't know I think I would have went to different route $2 for a condom and you're both still happy

ZackBan · Answer

It's about what it takes to make in terms of materials labor and expertise.

A plan B is a revolutionary invention designed to quickly fix an otherwise costly mistake.
Just think 50 dollars now beat an abortion or worse, a kid. Both woulda cost way more

Curmudgeon · Answer

That's actually pretty good for the "Plan B" abortifacient.

Moral of the story: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure and all that, and taking prudent precautions means lower costs, not just in terms of dollars but also in terms of wear and tear on the human body.

Sixgunsound · Answer

Because the manufacturer’s whole business model is based on people having poor impulse control and failing to use cheaper options first. It’s not their fault that cheaper easier more readily available options with less side effects weren’t used before people got to the stage of desperately needing their product and not being in a position to refuse to pay it. You’re lucky it’s not 500$.

hahahmm · Answer

Your parents spent 6-7 times more than that on you every WEEK of your life from 0-18 years old. Of course your parents took responsibility for their choices in life and did what was hard instead of taking the easy way out.

bolverk · Answer

Could be that they are using a high price to deter regular use, here's an article from the UK that discusses it.

NathanDavis · Answer

when it matters... and it is this important you should never go cheap because this is about your own health...

LazerBean · Answer

Because people who buy it are usually desperate and are willing to pay for it.

20yearsolder · Answer

Common sense would say bye condoms but $50 for one pill is a hell of a lot cheaper than a pregnancy

caring__1 · Answer

Check out GoodRX, and you won't have to pay full price.

KatherineJ · Answer

It’s a lot less expensive than getting an abortion, or raising a child for the next 18 years.

RavVid · Answer

If you need it, then you will pay it I guess is the simple logic of the manufacturer

Missgingles · Answer

Y'll pay all that taxes but can't get health care.. smh. its US? Anyways I guess hold on to it incase you get pregnant. Otherwise I highly suggest birth control instead.

MikeInHawaii · Answer

With the FDA approval process, it costs about $100 million to put a drug on the market. A condom is $1 and raising a child is about a half million.

exitseven · Answer

It costs 300,000 to raise a kid to the age of 18. Now that's expensive/

ArtemisSilver · Answer

It's really hard on your system, so I think part of the price is to deter overuse.

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

I think Plan B should be part of your Birth Control Plan with your doctor

WeeeISee · Answer

Because men don’t want the responsibility. In fact, many of them don’t want you to have plan B or to even be able to read and write.

Jouth · Answer

you should have cut it in half, ground it up and each snorted a half. It makes you have infinity birth control forever my cousin did it

Anonymous · Answer

Pharmaceutical companies charge whatever they can get away with. They probably all cost them like $0.20 to make.

Emilyis · Answer

Well yeah, you only need one and it keeps you from getting pregnant. Next time either be on b/c or use a condom.

MCheetah · Answer

Because of what it does. Condoms are a hell of a lot cheaper, so if you don't like it, just use those.

Jay3344 · Answer

Because the pharmaceutical companies want to make a profit. They are in the business of profit not helping people. Listen to their calls with shareholders, that’s when what they really think starts to come out.

duttyjamagyal · Answer

Because if the baby is conceived, it can stop them from being implanted and therefore dying. It Can act as an abortion, but only in a short period of time so it's cheaper but not as cheap as birth control

Danny_dan92 · Answer

Ummm…. Because an abortion is much more expensive. So consider yourself lucky enough to be able to get the plan B pill. Cause if you think that’s expensive? Imagine half a grand or almost 1k

Aerissa_Jade · Answer

Inflation I guess, last time I got one, it was only $20 from planned parenthood.

USLegionary · Answer

Becdrug companies work on profit. They know your desperate so will pay.

Kabluie · Answer

You seem to not know Plan B is the name brand of the pill, there are now generics for around $10.

Smoke-n-Growls · Answer

Because you live in America where you are a product to be exploited by your capitalist masters.

Drumlin2001 · Answer

Just be glad you can get it. They way pro life are going it wouldn't surprise me if they try to ban the sale of the morning after pill.

BlueScorpio · Answer

Cause of supply and demand? It takes time to make it and then ship it.

Deku2009 · Answer

It’s not as bad as you think a lot better then getting an abortion

Anonymous · Answer

They sort of monopoly so they are cashing it out and at the same time reminding their customers that enjoyment comes at a price which 50$ currently and with time they will increase the price of pill

slatyb · Answer

Do you have any idea how much it costs to raise a child? $50 is cheap.

Agape93 · Answer

Because they know you need it and know the government won't step in

OddBeMe · Answer

Too bad the liberal agenda is overshadowed or libs dont show up to vote. If we actually got power we could make plan b medical insurance paid for. Like viagra…

JustiReno · Answer

We need more babies for front, push harder next time

Anonymous · Answer

Compared to the estimated $200,000 to raise a kid to adulthood it's a bargain

Anonymous · Answer

It’s plan b. Which means you messed up, got cummed in, and need an emergency pill to make sure you don’t get pregnant. That’s the price. Better than abortion or raising a kid.

Shamalien · Answer

Whatever the market will bear, as the saying goes

Twalli · Answer

I thought the same thing, although when I bought it, it was $45.

maximumpower · Answer

You obviously think it's worth it. Consider the cost of the alternative...

Chazmatazz269 · Answer

It’s cheaper than a baby or a procedure.

joeldalton · Answer

Cheaper than 2 packs of diapers.

Zolly99999 · Answer

Wow that is expensive 😳

Guardian45 · Answer

Capitalism & corporate greed.

ZS007 · Answer

I don't see the prob

snowboarder720 · Answer

It’s cheaper than having a baby.

driven159 · Answer

Because they can get away with charging that

whoisvolkan · Answer

Because its important and this is capitalism..

Anonymous · Answer

Versus giving birth and raising a child?

dolemite89 · Answer

cuz it’s worth it 😂

blissinanarchy1 · Answer

You can get generics for 15

Anonymous · Answer

Wow, are you sure that wasn't a mistake?

jimmy2 · Answer

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