How much does medroxyprogesterone cost?

Prices for medroxyprogesterone vary a lot by country, formulation, pharmacy, and whether you have insurance. Here’s a rough sense for the U.S.:

- Oral medroxyprogesterone acetate (the generic Provera, 5 mg tablets): typically costs tens of dollars for a month’s supply if you pay cash. With insurance, a common out-of-pocket copay is often under $20 (or sometimes $0).
- Injectable depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-Provera): generally more expensive. A single injection is often several hundred dollars before insurance; with insurance or patient assistance the out-of-pocket can be much lower (sometimes $0–$60). Note that you’ll receive an injection every three months, so cost is per shot plus any clinic/admin fee.

If you’re outside the U.S., prices can be very different, and some health systems provide it at low or no cost.

Tips to save or check current prices:
- Ask for the generic version (medroxyprogesterone acetate) if you’re not already.
- Use discount programs or comparison tools (e.g., GoodRx) to compare cash prices at nearby pharmacies.
- Check with your insurer or a local clinic about copays and coverage.
- If cost is a barrier, talk with your prescriber about alternatives or patient-assistance programs.

If you tell me your country and which form you’re asking about (oral vs injectable) and whether you have insurance, I can give more specific guidance or point you to current price resources.