Is the pill free to under 18s?

Answer 1

In many areas, the Birth Control pill is free to underage girls. Plus, it's completely confidential, meaning your parents won't find out unless you tell them or someone you know sees you there and tells them.

They're not free as a prescription from the doctor.

Instead, you have to visit, or call, your local health department or Planned Parenthood and see if they offer this program in your area. The program is generally in areas where unplanned and teenage pregnancies are more common, or in areas in which there isn't a whole lot of money per family on average.

Several county health departments in West Virginia have this program, for example. It's a response for all the young women who end up pregnant, alone, and no way to support themselves other than help from the State to offer free birth control pills confidentially. These health departments usually only reserve new patients and returning patients to certain days of the week or month.

Keep in mind, you will have to complete exams just like you would at a gynecologist's office.