What is Oral Contraceptive Pill?
The combined oral contraceptive pill, often referred to as the birth control pill or colloquially as “the pill”, is a type of birth control that is designed to be taken orally by women. The pill contains two important hormones: progestin and estrogen.
Oral Contraceptive Pills In South Africa
| Medication name | Price of Contraceptive Pills |
| Biphasil | R 60.17 – R 110.16 |
| Hy-An | R 77.56 – R 136.76 |
| Triphasil | R 101.48 – R 173.33 |
| Ruby | R 119.89 – R 200.16 |
| Microval | R 89.77 – R 155.44 |
| Oralcon | R 85.03 – R 148.18 |
| Levette | R 90.83 – R 157.05 |
| Nordette | R 113.65 – R 191.95 |
| Marvelon 28 | R 116.00 – R 195.53 |
| Femodene | R 122.91 – R 204.33 |
| Melodene | R 136.35 – R 222.87 |
| Mercilon | R 134.01 – R 219.65 |
| Ginette-35 | R 145.49 – R 235.48 |
| Minesse | R 146.28 – R 236.57 |
| Mirelle | R 146.93 – R 237.47 |
| Minerva-35 | R 156.79 – R 251.07 |
| Zoely | R 162.98 – R 259.60 |
| Yasmin | R 170.75 – R 270.33 |
| Minerva | R 156.79 – R 251.07 |
| Yasmin Plus | R 163.73 – R 260.64 |
| Eloine | R 159.60 – R 254.94 |
| Qlaira | R 202.35 – R 313.92 |
| Diane-35 | R 204.63 – R 317.06 |
| Yaz | R 206.62 – R 319.81 |
| Yaz-plus | R 197.40 – R 307.09 |
Is birth control pills available in South Africa?
Fact: Contraceptive pills are widely available in South Africa, and many public health clinics offer them for free or at a low cost. Additionally, some medical aids cover the cost of contraceptive pills.
Which oral contraceptive pill is best?
Contraception options
- Cerazette. Daily progestogen-only pill – no pill break. 99% effective when taken correctly.
- Microgynon 30. Take daily for 21 days, with a 7-day break (alternatives possible)
- Desogestrel. Daily mini pill.
- Yasmin. Take daily for 21 days, with a 7-day break (alternatives possible).