Brand-name prescription
Menostar
estradiol
Compare your options
| Compare | MenostarBrand name | Authorized genericWithout the Menostar name | Regular genericestradiol |
|---|---|---|---|
| What pharmacies pay | $38.74per patch | Not sold | Other forms only |
| Same as Menostar? | The original | – | – |
| Ways to save | No maker card | – | – |
| With insurance | Your plan’s brand co-pay | – | – |
No authorized generic: There isn’t one.
Regular generic: The FDA has approved one in this form, but it isn’t in pharmacies yet. Other forms or strengths are sold, but switching to one would need a new prescription.
Prices are the average U.S. drugstores pay (source: Medicaid, September 23, 2026). What you pay depends on your plan or the pharmacy.
What pharmacies pay
The average U.S. drugstores pay for each strength (source: Medicaid, September 23, 2026). What you pay depends on your plan or the pharmacy.
| Strength | Menostar |
|---|---|
| 14 mcg/day patchper patch | $38.74 |
Good to know
- There’s no authorized generic of Menostar.
- We didn’t find a savings card from Menostar’s maker.
- Don’t stop or change a medicine without talking to your pharmacist or prescriber.