Q112 Emergency Contraceptive Pricing Increase

As of January, each of the three EC products have increased in price: 

Plan B, Next Choice and Ella.  The prices through the CFHC Co-op distributors are as follows:

Plan B One Step

340b/PHS price through Anda $14.09

340b/PHS price through R&S Northeast $13.94

Non 340b/PHS price through Anda $32.50

Next Choice

340b/PHS price through Anda $12.61

Non 340b/PHS price through Anda $16.00

Ella

340b/PHS price through Anda $26.46

Non 340b/PHS price through Anda $28.60

The CFHC Co-op has a contract set up for pharmaceuticals through two distributors, Anda and R&S and does not have contracted pricing for EC direct from either of the EC manufacturers (Watson or Teva). Negotiations began in January with both vendors, not only to establish a lower price agreement for EC (PHS and non PHS eligible health centers), but for all contraceptive methods manufactured by Watson (oral contraceptives), and Teva (oral contraceptives and ParaGard).  We will continue to work toward this goal for all of our Co-op members, nation-wide.

Please also note, that Co-op staff find out about issues (Examples: price increases, decreases, back orders and recalls) from our supply partners and our Co-op members, so keeping the line of information/communication open is crucial for us to stay on top of issues.  We appreciate your assistance!

Sue Speth

Director of Co-op Services