Medicines labeled for the same conditions
Alternatives to levonorgestrel
5 other medicines are given the same way (oral) and in the same FDA class as levonorgestrel or labeled mainly for the same use (birth control); 2 are in its class, progestin-containing intrauterine devices: ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone and norethindrone; the others include 1 estrogen and 1 progesterone agonist/antagonist (FDA labels read October 8, 2026). In the same class, the lowest pharmacy cost is $0.181 per microgestin 21 1-20 tablet (what pharmacies paid in the NADAC survey; strengths differ).
Which medicines are labeled for the same conditions as levonorgestrel?
Birth control lists all 24 medicines labeled for it, by any route. Each row shows the conditions both labels name. They are listed as public records, not as substitutes: whether one can replace another depends on the person and is a prescriber's decision.
| Medicine and FDA class | Shared indication | Generic labelers (oral) | Pharmacy cost | Boxed warning | Shortage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levonorgestrelprogestin-containing intrauterine device | this medicine | 33 labelers | $6.33 per tablet 1.5 mg tablet | No | No current entry |
| Ethinyl estradiol and norethindroneestrogen · same class | Birth control | 15 labelers | $0.181 per tablet 21 1-20 tablet | Yes | No current entry |
| Norethindroneprogestin · same class | Birth control | 17 labelers | $0.290 per tablet 5 mg tablet | No | No current entry |
| Ethinyl estradiol and ferrous fumarate and norethindroneestrogen | Birth control | 2 labelers | $0.142 per tablet 1.5-30 tablet | Yes | No current entry |
| Ethinyl estradiol and norgestrel | Birth control | 2 labelers | $0.302 per tablet 28 tablet | Yes | No current entry |
| Ulipristalprogesterone agonist/antagonist | Birth control | none listed | $37.10 per tablet 30 mg tablet | No | No current entry |
Source: FDA drug labels (indications) via openFDA; FDA NDC Directory; CMS NADAC of October 7, 2026; FDA Drug Shortage Database (FDA files October 8, 2026)
What do pharmacies pay for each?
The headline NADAC price per unit of each medicine's most widely listed form; strengths differ, so compare like with like on each record.
Source: CMS National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) survey, October 7, 2026: what retail pharmacies paid per unit; not a counter price
What next?
- Levonorgestrel: the full record
- label, generics, price, shortages, recalls
- Levonorgestrel vs norethindrone
- two records side by side