Opill now has a cheaper store brand at Walgreens and CVS

Same ingredients, smaller price tag, and still no prescription needed

Aug 24, 2026

No, you’re not dreaming. A store brand of the OTC birth control pill is now on shelves at Walgreens and CVS! The store brand of nonprescription Opill birth control is around $5 per month cheaper than the Opill brand, saving you up to $60 a year. Read everything you need to know about Opill on Bedsider! The packaging looks a little different, but the ingredients are the same. Let’s break it down so you can feel confident buying the Walgreens or CVS brand Opill.

Before we dig in, keep in mind that you don’t need a prescription to get it. There are no limits on who can buy Opill, and no one should ask for your ID. Check your local Walgreens or CVS website to see if it’s in stock. They might also offer delivery, shipping, or curbside pickup.

What is Opill and what are the ingredients?

Opill (norgestrel) is a progestin-only birth control pill (also called the mini-pill). Like all other versions of the mini-pill, Opill is estrogen-free and contains a single hormone, progestin. The mini-pill only contains progestin.

The main way progestin prevents pregnancy is by thickening cervical mucus, which makes it harder for sperm and egg to meet. It may also prevent ovulation and change the uterine lining. To be effective at preventing pregnancy, Opill (and the norgestrel store brand) should be taken as close as possible to the same time every day.

What are the ingredients in store brand Opill?

The ingredients in the store brand norgestrel birth control pills are the same as those in Opill, and they act the same way in your body. Both options have the same amount of norgestrel and the same inactive ingredients. You should not notice any difference when you switch from Opill to the norgestrel store brand (or the other way around).

It’s always a good idea to read the label on a product to see if it’s right for you. If you compare Opill to store-brand norgestrel, you will see that the labels list the same ingredients. Both pills work the same way to prevent pregnancy.

Does store brand Opill cost less?

Yes! The store brand norgestrel birth control pills offered at Walgreens and CVS are around $5 less per monthly pack.

Write this down: if searching online or in an app, you might need to type “norgestrel” in the search instead of “Opill” to find the store brand.

Some insurance providers cover over-the-counter medications like norgestrel birth control pills. Ask your pharmacist or call the number listed on your insurance card to see if they cover the store brand of norgestrel.

Is store-brand norgestrel just as effective as Opill?

Both store-brand norgestrel and Opill are available over the counter, unlike all of the other birth control pills, which require a prescription. You don’t need to talk to a health care provider to start taking either version. Just like Opill, the store brand is easier to get than other birth control pills.

It’s also way more private since you can just run into Walgreens or CVS and grab it off the shelf at literally any time the store is open. (There is a chance you might have to ask an employee to grab it from behind the counter or unlock a cabinet.) Can’t find it in the store? Ask the pharmacist to point you to it. Prefer to buy Opill online or in-app? Most major retailers let you buy it that way too, sometimes with same-day pickup or even offer delivery!

Store-brand norgestrel is way less than other birth control pills if you’re paying out of pocket. If you’re already using Opill, you can just swap over to the store brand as if it were another Opill pack.

If you’re switching from another pill or other birth control to the OTC pill, Bedsider has all the info you need.

Written by Sarah Toler, DNP

Sarah Toler is Power to Decide’s Senior Director of Content. In this role, she creates evidence-based sexual health content that encourages every person to make decisions and access the care that they need. Her goal at Power to Decide is to increase access to contraception and abortion for everyone who needs it.

Sarah began writing sexual health campaigns as a copywriter and creative director, working on some international period care and contraceptive brands. She spent years creating online content like sites, apps, and games for reproductive health brands before deciding she needed to work on the clinical side as well to learn how to effectively reach people with reproductive health needs. She became a Certified Nurse Midwife and worked with all types of people across the state of Texas during pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.

Sarah earned her Bachelor of Science and Doctorate in Midwifery from Baylor University. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Writing from the University of Technology, Sydney.

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