Which is cheaper, Yaz or Alesse?

Alesse is generally cheaper, starting at $12.00/mo compared to $28.00/mo for Yaz. The lowest price is at Costco ($8.80/mo).

What is the difference between Yaz and Alesse?

Yaz (drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol) and Alesse (levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol) are different medications in the birth control category.

Is Yaz or Alesse covered by provincial drug plans?

Yaz: General Benefit on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary. Alesse: General Benefit on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary.

Yaz vs Alesse: Price Comparison in Canada (2026)

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

Alesse starts at $12/mo, while Yaz starts at $28/mo in Canada. Yaz contains drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol, while Alesse contains levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol. Last updated: 2026-02-26.

Head-to-Head Comparison

	Yaz	Alesse
Price Range	$28–$48/mo	$12–$28/mo
Cheapest Pharmacy	Costco ($24.50/mo)	Costco ($8.80/mo)
Generic Name	drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol	levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol
Route	Oral pill	Oral pill
Category	Birth Control	Birth Control
ODB Coverage	General Benefit	General Benefit

Pharmacy Price Breakdown

Pharmacy	Yaz	Alesse
Costco	$24.50/mo	$8.80/mo
Walmart	$30.20/mo	$13.20/mo
Rexall	$33.80/mo	$15.40/mo
Shoppers Drug Mart	$36.10/mo	$17.10/mo

Full Drug Pages

Yaz drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol $28–$48/mo Alesse levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol $12–$28/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Yaz or Alesse?: Alesse is generally cheaper, starting at $12.00/mo compared to $28.00/mo for Yaz. The lowest price is at Costco ($8.80/mo).
What is the difference between Yaz and Alesse?: Yaz (drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol) and Alesse (levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol) are different medications in the birth control category.
Is Yaz or Alesse covered by provincial drug plans?: Yaz: General Benefit on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary. Alesse: General Benefit on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary.

Last updated: 2026-02-26