Apri Coupons & Prices

Looking for an Apri coupon? Rx.com offers a free cash-price discount coupon for Apri (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol), a combination birth control pill used to prevent pregnancy. Our coupon works at the pharmacy counter whether or not you have insurance, and it applies to the lower-cost generic versions too. Enter your ZIP code above to see today's price at pharmacies near you.

What is Apri and how does it work?

Apri is a monophasic combination oral contraceptive. Each active rose-colored tablet contains 0.15 mg of the progestin desogestrel and 0.03 mg of the synthetic estrogen ethinyl estradiol. A 28-day pack holds 21 active tablets plus 7 inert (reminder) tablets. Like other combination pills, Apri prevents pregnancy in three ways: it suppresses ovulation so an egg is not released, it thickens cervical mucus to help block sperm, and it changes the lining of the uterus.

Apri is FDA-approved for the prevention of pregnancy in women who choose to use oral contraceptives. Some providers also prescribe combination pills like this one to help regulate menstrual cycles, ease heavy or painful periods, manage acne, or reduce premenstrual symptoms. Whether Apri is right for you is a decision to make with your healthcare provider.

Apri cost: manufacturer savings vs. the Rx.com cash coupon

The single biggest way to save on Apri is the generic. Apri itself is a generic version of the brand Desogen, and desogestrel/ethinyl estradiol is sold under many names including Enskyce, Reclipsen, Emoquette, Cyred, Isibloom, Juleber, and Solia. Because there is no brand-only version to pay for, cash prices are often very affordable. There is no manufacturer copay savings card for Apri, and manufacturer savings cards in general are typically limited to people with commercial (non-government) insurance, with terms that vary.

The Rx.com cash coupon is a good fit when you are uninsured, on Medicare or Medicaid (which cannot use manufacturer copay cards), or when a card is declined at the counter. It sets a discounted cash price you can simply show your pharmacist. If cost is a barrier, it is also worth asking your provider or pharmacist about lower-cost equivalents. Enter your ZIP above to see today's Apri price near you.

Apri alternatives and equivalents

Apri is one of several interchangeable desogestrel/ethinyl estradiol pills. If your pharmacy is out of stock or another version is cheaper, these contain the same active ingredients at the same strengths:

• Desogen — the original brand Apri is generic to
• Enskyce
• Reclipsen
• Ortho-Cept

Related desogestrel pills such as Kariva and Mircette use a slightly different formulation and dosing schedule, so they are similar but not direct substitutes. Do not switch pills without talking to your provider or pharmacist, since dosing and packaging can differ.

Important safety information

This is general information, not medical advice. Talk with your healthcare provider before starting or changing Apri. Apri carries a boxed warning: cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular events from combination oral contraceptives, and that risk rises with age and with heavier smoking. Women over 35 who smoke should not use combination birth control pills. Combination pills also carry an increased risk of blood clots (venous thromboembolism), stroke, heart attack, and pulmonary embolism.

Apri is not for everyone. It should not be used during pregnancy or by people with a current or past history of blood clots, certain migraines, uncontrolled high blood pressure, estrogen-dependent cancers (including breast cancer), liver disease or liver tumors, or undiagnosed abnormal vaginal bleeding. Importantly, Apri does NOT protect against HIV or other sexually transmitted infections. Its effectiveness can be reduced by missed doses and by certain other medicines, including some antibiotics and anticonvulsants, so tell your provider about everything you take.