How much does ALTAVERA cost?

Pricing for ALTAVERA varies by insurance plan, dose, and pharmacy. Our database does not show a fixed cost because prices change faster than we can verify. For current pharmacy prices, check your insurance's formulary tier (in the prior-authorization section), use the GoodRx or Cost Plus Drugs deep links on this page, or ask your pharmacist to run a test claim. If a copay card is listed, it usually drops the out-of-pocket significantly for commercial insurance.

Does ALTAVERA need prior authorization?

ALTAVERA appears on 1 payer formulary in our database. PA requirements vary by payer — see the prior-authorization table on this page for specifics. In general, specialty and brand-name drugs are more likely to require PA than generic equivalents.

Is there a copay card or patient assistance program for ALTAVERA?

We haven't verified an active copay card or PAP for ALTAVERA in our current data. Check NeedyMeds or RxAssist for independent directories, or submit what you find via our "Report a broken link" form.

What is ALTAVERA used to treat?

ALTAVERA (generic: Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol) is indicated for Menopause, Pregnancy. Click any condition name on this page for more detail.

Does ALTAVERA have a generic version?

The generic name for ALTAVERA is Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol. Whether a generic is currently available depends on patent status — check the FDA Orange Book or ask your pharmacist. Generics are often substantially cheaper than brand-name drugs.

ALTAVERA

Generic: Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol

Verified·Apr 23, 2026

Manufacturer: Sandoz
NDC: 70700-116
RxCUI: 238019
ICD-10 indication: N95.1

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About ALTAVERA

What is this medication? Altavera is a combined oral contraceptive pill used primarily to prevent pregnancy. It contains two female hormones, levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol, which work together to inhibit the release of an egg from the ovaries during the menstrual cycle. Additionally, this medication causes changes in the cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it more difficult for sperm to reach an egg or for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus. Beyond its use as a birth control method, healthcare providers may prescribe Altavera for other hormonal purposes. It can help regulate menstrual cycles, decrease blood loss, and minimize painful cramping. Some individuals also use it to treat moderate acne or to manage certain hormonal imbalances. To ensure maximum effectiveness in preventing unintended pregnancy, it is important to take the medication at the same time every day as directed by a healthcare professional.

Copay & patient assistance

Detailed copay and financial assistance information is not publicly available for this medication at this time. Please consult your pharmacist or the manufacturer's official patient support program for more details.

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Compare pricing elsewhere

RxCopays doesn't sell drugs or take referral fees. Here are the transparent-pricing directories we recommend checking alongside your insurance formulary.

Cost Plus Drug Company

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GoodRx

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NeedyMeds

Independent nonprofit directory of patient assistance programs, copay cards, and charity co-pay foundations.

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Prescribing information

From the FDA-approved label for ALTAVERA. Official source: DailyMed (NLM) · Label effective Feb 10, 2023

Boxed warning

WARNING: CIGARETTE SMOKING AND SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular events from combination oral contraceptive (COC) use. This risk increases with age, particularly in women over 35 years of age, and with the number of cigarettes smoked. For this reason, COCs, including Altavera, are contraindicated in women who are over 35 years of age and smoke [see CONTRAINDICATIONS and WARNINGS (1)].

Indications and usage

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Altavera is indicated for use by females of reproductive potential to prevent pregnancy.

Label text is reproduced as-is from the FDA-approved label. We do not paraphrase, summarize, or omit. Content above is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your prescribing clinician or pharmacist before making decisions about your medication.

Conditions we've indexed resources for

Click a condition to see copay cards, grants, and PA rules specific to it. For the full list of FDA-approved indications, see Prescribing information above.

Medicare Part D coverage

How ALTAVERA appears across Medicare Part D plan formularies nationally. Source: CMS monthly Prescription Drug Plan file (2026-04-30).

Covered by plans

78%

4,303 of 5,509 plans

Most common tier

Tier 2

On 51% of covering formularies

Prior authorization required

of covering formularies

Tier	Formularies on this tier	Share
Tier 1 (preferred generic)	71	23%
Tier 2 (generic)	158	51%
Tier 3 (preferred brand)	49	16%
Tier 4 (non-preferred brand)	32	10%

Step therapy: 0% of formularies

Quantity limits: 0% of formularies

Coverage breadth: 310 of 65 formularies

How to read this:plans on the same formulary share tier + PA rules. Your specific plan's copay depends on (a) the tier above, (b) your plan's cost-share for that tier, (c) whether you're in the initial coverage phase or past the 2026 $2,000 out-of-pocket cap. For your exact plan, check its Summary of Benefits or log in to your Medicare.gov account. Copay cards don't apply to Medicare (federal law).

Prior authorization & coverage

Payer	PA	Step therapy	Copay tier
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How this page is sourced

Drug identity verified against openFDA NDC Directory.
Label text (when shown) originates from NLM DailyMed.
Copay and assistance URLs verified periodically; if you hit a broken link, tell us.