Currently, Twirla is covered with no prior authorization in 20 states with expected coverage pending in Texas in May 2021. The Medicaid market represents a large number of combined hormonal contraceptive (“CHC”) users; Medicaid volumes for oral CHC total prescriptions in 2020 were nearly eight million.

Is Twirla available?

Twirla is now available in the United States by prescription for women of reproductive potential with a body mass index (BMI) <30 kg/m² for whom a combined hormonal contraceptive is appropriate to prevent pregnancy.

How effective is Twirla patch?

In the SECURE Trial, Twirla was 95% effective in preventing pregnancy, which is consistent with other combined hormonal contraceptives.