Birth Control Refills Online
Need to refill your birth control? V.ARIA provides convenient online birth control evaluations with U.S. licensed and board-certified physicians.
Complete a medical evaluation from home and provide information about your current birth control, medical history, medications, and relevant health factors. If your healthcare provider determines that continuing your birth control is medically appropriate, a prescription may be sent to your pharmacy.
Medical visit fee: $30.
How to Refill Birth Control Online
1. Complete Your Online Medical Evaluation
Tell us about your current birth control, medical history, medications, allergies, and other information your healthcare provider needs to evaluate your refill request.
2. Physician Review
A licensed healthcare provider reviews your information and determines whether continuing your current birth control is medically appropriate.
3. Receive Your Treatment Plan
If your refill is approved, your healthcare provider may issue a prescription based on your individual circumstances.
4. Pick Up Your Prescription
When a prescription is issued, it may be sent to your selected pharmacy. Pharmacy processing times and medication availability may vary.
Can I Refill My Birth Control Online?
For many patients, birth control refill requests can be evaluated through telehealth. Your healthcare provider will review your current contraceptive, health history, medications, and relevant risk factors before determining whether a refill is appropriate.
In some situations, your provider may need additional information or recommend an in-person medical evaluation before issuing a prescription.
Online Birth Control Prescription Renewals
If you are already taking birth control and need to continue your medication, an online medical visit can provide a convenient way to request a prescription renewal without an unnecessary trip to a doctor’s office.
Your healthcare provider may ask about your blood pressure, smoking history, migraines, cardiovascular history, current medications, pregnancy possibility, and other factors that can affect whether a particular contraceptive is appropriate for you.
Completing an online medical visit does not guarantee that a prescription or a particular birth control medication will be issued.
Types of Birth Control
There are several types of prescription birth control. The appropriate option depends on your health history, preferences, current medication, and individual risk factors.
Combination Birth Control Pills
Combination birth control pills contain both estrogen and progestin. They are commonly used for pregnancy prevention but may not be appropriate for everyone.
Progestin-Only Birth Control Pills
Progestin-only pills do not contain estrogen and may be considered for certain patients when an estrogen-containing contraceptive is not appropriate.
Your healthcare provider will determine whether your current birth control can be safely continued or whether additional evaluation is necessary.
Why Does My Medical History Matter?
Birth control is safe and effective for many patients, but certain medical conditions and risk factors can affect which contraceptive options are appropriate.
Your healthcare provider may review factors such as:
- Your current birth control medication
- Blood pressure
- Smoking or nicotine use
- History of migraines
- History of blood clots
- Heart or cardiovascular conditions
- Current medications and supplements
- Pregnancy or possibility of pregnancy
- Other relevant medical conditions
Providing complete and accurate information helps your healthcare provider determine whether continuing your current birth control is appropriate.
When Is an In-Person Visit Needed?
Not every birth control request can be handled through telehealth. Depending on your medical history or current symptoms, your healthcare provider may recommend additional testing or an in-person evaluation.
Seek prompt medical attention for concerning symptoms such as severe chest pain, difficulty breathing, sudden severe headache, fainting, significant leg pain or swelling, sudden vision changes, or other severe or rapidly worsening symptoms.
If you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency, seek immediate medical care.
Frequently Asked Questions About Online Birth Control Refills
Can I refill my birth control online?
Many birth control refill requests can be evaluated through telehealth. A licensed healthcare provider will review your health information and determine whether continuing your medication is medically appropriate.
Can I get a birth control prescription online?
A licensed healthcare provider may issue a birth control prescription following an online medical evaluation when medically appropriate. A prescription is not guaranteed.
Can I renew the birth control I already take?
V.ARIA can evaluate requests to continue an existing birth control medication. Your provider will review your current prescription and relevant health information before determining whether a renewal is appropriate.
Do I need a doctor’s office visit to refill birth control?
Not always. Some birth control refill requests can be evaluated through telehealth. Your healthcare provider will determine whether an online evaluation is sufficient or whether additional in-person care is needed.
Do I need my blood pressure to refill birth control?
Blood pressure can be important when evaluating the safety of certain hormonal contraceptives. Your healthcare provider will determine what information is required based on the birth control you use and your individual health history.
How much does an online birth control refill visit cost?
The V.ARIA medical visit fee is $30. Medication costs are separate and may vary depending on your prescription, pharmacy, insurance coverage, and other factors.
How quickly can my prescription be sent to my pharmacy?
If your healthcare provider determines that a prescription is appropriate, it may be sent to your selected pharmacy. Review times, pharmacy processing times, and medication availability can vary.
Is a birth control prescription guaranteed?
No. Completing or paying for an online medical visit does not guarantee a prescription. Your healthcare provider determines whether birth control is medically appropriate based on your individual circumstances.
Start Your Online Birth Control Refill Visit
If you’re running low on your birth control, V.ARIA makes it easy to request a refill evaluation from home.
A U.S. licensed healthcare provider will review your information and determine whether continuing your birth control is medically appropriate.
Medical visit fee: $30.
