Which is cheaper, NuvaRing or Evra?

Evra is generally cheaper, starting at $28.00/mo compared to $32.00/mo for NuvaRing. The lowest price is at Costco ($24.00/mo).

What is the difference between NuvaRing and Evra?

NuvaRing (etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol) and Evra (norelgestromin/ethinyl estradiol) are different medications in the birth control category. NuvaRing is a vaginal ring, while Evra is a transdermal patch.

Is NuvaRing or Evra covered by provincial drug plans?

NuvaRing: General Benefit on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary. Evra: General Benefit on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary.

NuvaRing vs Evra: Price Comparison in Canada (2026)

Name: NuvaRing vs Evra: Price Comparison in Canada (2026)
Creator: TeleTest
Published: 2026-02-26

Evra starts at $28/mo, while NuvaRing starts at $32/mo in Canada. NuvaRing contains etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol, while Evra contains norelgestromin/ethinyl estradiol. Last updated: 2026-02-26.

Head-to-Head Comparison

	NuvaRing	Evra
Price Range	$32–$50/mo	$28–$45/mo
Cheapest Pharmacy	Costco ($28.00/mo)	Costco ($24.00/mo)
Generic Name	etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol	norelgestromin/ethinyl estradiol
Route	Vaginal ring	Transdermal patch
Category	Birth Control	Birth Control
ODB Coverage	General Benefit	General Benefit

Pharmacy Price Breakdown

Pharmacy	NuvaRing	Evra
Costco	$28.00/mo	$24.00/mo
Walmart	$35.00/mo	$31.00/mo
Rexall	$39.00/mo	$35.00/mo
Shoppers Drug Mart	$42.00/mo	$38.00/mo

Full Drug Pages

NuvaRing etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol $32–$50/mo Evra norelgestromin/ethinyl estradiol $28–$45/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, NuvaRing or Evra?: Evra is generally cheaper, starting at $28.00/mo compared to $32.00/mo for NuvaRing. The lowest price is at Costco ($24.00/mo).
What is the difference between NuvaRing and Evra?: NuvaRing (etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol) and Evra (norelgestromin/ethinyl estradiol) are different medications in the birth control category. NuvaRing is a vaginal ring, while Evra is a transdermal patch.
Is NuvaRing or Evra covered by provincial drug plans?: NuvaRing: General Benefit on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary. Evra: General Benefit on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary.

Last updated: 2026-02-26