Xulane Coupons & Prices

Looking for a Xulane coupon? Xulane is the weekly birth-control patch that delivers norelgestromin and ethinyl estradiol through the skin, and it is available as a lower-cost generic. With an Rx.com cash coupon you can compare today's pharmacy prices near you and pay the discounted cash price even if you are uninsured, on Medicare, or your insurance does not cover it. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price at pharmacies in your area.

What is Xulane and how does the patch work?

Xulane is a combined hormonal contraceptive skin patch that contains two hormones, norelgestromin (a progestin) and ethinyl estradiol (an estrogen). Each patch releases about 150 mcg of norelgestromin and 35 mcg of ethinyl estradiol per day to help prevent pregnancy. It is FDA-approved to prevent pregnancy in women of reproductive potential with a body mass index (BMI) under 30 kg/m2 who choose a patch as their method of birth control.

You wear one patch per week for three weeks in a row, then have one patch-free week (when your period usually comes), for a four-week cycle. Xulane is a generic equivalent of the original Ortho Evra patch, which has been discontinued. It is sometimes used off-label to help manage or regulate menstrual cycles, but it is not FDA-approved for those purposes. Xulane does not protect against HIV or other sexually transmitted infections.

Xulane cost: manufacturer savings card vs. Rx.com cash coupon

The maker of Xulane runs an official manufacturer savings program, described on the manufacturer's Xulane website. Manufacturer copay cards like this are generally limited to people with commercial (private) insurance, and the terms, eligibility, and any expiration can change, so check the program's current details before you rely on it. These cards typically cannot be used if you have no insurance or if you are covered by a government program such as Medicare or Medicaid.

An Rx.com cash coupon works differently: it is a cash-price discount you can use whether you are uninsured, covered by Medicare or Medicaid, or simply told the manufacturer card was declined. Because Xulane is itself the generic version of the discontinued Ortho Evra, choosing the generic patch is the single biggest lever for lowering your cost. Prices vary by pharmacy and change over time, so enter your ZIP above to see today's price near you and bring the coupon to the pharmacy counter.

Xulane alternatives and how they compare

Xulane is one of several combined hormonal birth-control options, and the right one depends on your health history and how you prefer to take it. Other patch and non-pill choices include Twirla, another weekly contraceptive patch, and NuvaRing, a monthly vaginal ring. If you prefer a daily pill, common combined oral contraceptives include Sprintec, Junel Fe, and Ortho Tri-Cyclen.

All of these use estrogen plus a progestin, but they differ in the specific hormones, dosing schedule, and how they are used. Your provider can help you weigh effectiveness, side effects, and your personal risk factors. This is general information, not medical advice, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist about which method fits you best.

Xulane safety and important warnings

Xulane carries an FDA boxed warning. Cigarette smoking raises the risk of serious cardiovascular events with combined hormonal contraceptives, and Xulane should not be used by women over 35 who smoke. The boxed warning also states that Xulane is contraindicated in women with a BMI of 30 kg/m2 or higher, who may have a higher risk of venous blood clots. Because the patch can expose users to roughly 60% more total estrogen than a typical 35 mcg estrogen pill, there is added concern for venous thromboembolism (blood clots), stroke, and heart attack.

Xulane is contraindicated in people with a BMI of 30 kg/m2 or higher, in those at high risk of arterial or venous blood clots, and in those with breast or other estrogen-sensitive cancers, liver disease or tumors, undiagnosed abnormal vaginal bleeding, or a known or suspected pregnancy. This is a summary and not a complete list. Tell your doctor about your full medical history, and seek care right away for warning signs such as chest pain, sudden shortness of breath, severe leg pain or swelling, or a sudden severe headache. Always follow your provider's guidance.