i am aware that there are health clinics and places like planned parenthood who offer free birth control. however, i am wondering if it is just as good as paying and getting a prescription for it? just because is it free, is it as good as the kind you have to pay for? i don't have insurance, and i'm considering getting the pill from a clinic, but i want to be sure they are just as effective. any help would be greatly appreciated!
Answer:
Yes, they are the same pills you could get with a regular prescription from a regular doctor's office. The only difference is the packaging -- and actually, when I was using planned parenthood, they gave me name brand and now that I have insurance and go to a normal OB/GYN, insurance only covers generics! (kind of ironic) Anyway though, yes, they are absolutely as effective -- ask lots of questions and make sure to be honest with the medical history and other questions they ask. This will help make sure they put you on the right type of pill.
The pills you get at a clinic are EXACTLY like the ones you get from a doctor. The clinic gets government subsidies to pay for the staff, building, and drugs they distribute to the community. Many clinics now charge for services. The charge is determined by your income and generally is very low, like $5.00 a visit. The medications, I believe, are still free.
Yes, the birth control at family planning clinics is the same as dispenced in a pharmacy.
Family planning clinics are usually a state supported institution, which allows them to provide. I would recommend going to such clinic, especially if you are financially challenged.
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