Which is cheaper, Yaz or Yasmin?

Yasmin is generally cheaper, starting at $25.00/mo compared to $28.00/mo for Yaz. The lowest price is at Costco ($21.30/mo).

What is the difference between Yaz and Yasmin?

Yaz and Yasmin both contain drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol but may be approved for different indications or dosing schedules.

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

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

Yasmin starts at $25/mo, while Yaz starts at $28/mo in Canada. Both contain drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol. Last updated: 2026-02-26.

	Yaz	Yasmin
Price Range	$28–$48/mo	$25–$42/mo
Cheapest Pharmacy	Costco ($24.50/mo)	Costco ($21.30/mo)
Generic Name	drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol	drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol
Route	Oral pill	Oral pill
Category	Birth Control	Birth Control
ODB Coverage	General Benefit	General Benefit

Which is cheaper, Yaz or Yasmin?: Yasmin is generally cheaper, starting at $25.00/mo compared to $28.00/mo for Yaz. The lowest price is at Costco ($21.30/mo).
What is the difference between Yaz and Yasmin?: Yaz and Yasmin both contain drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol but may be approved for different indications or dosing schedules.
Is Yaz or Yasmin covered by provincial drug plans?: Yaz: General Benefit on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary. Yasmin: General Benefit on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary.

Last updated: 2026-02-26