Is ocella the same as Yaz?

Answer 1

No-not technically. Ocella contains the same ingredients as Yaz, but at a different strength. Ocella has slightly more of the estrogen component than Yaz. Ocella is, however, the same as Yasmin and is referred to as the "generic" form of that drug. Yaz is not yet available as a cheaper generic because it is still patented by the drug company.

If there is a concern for price here, talk to your doctor about switching to Ocella-- likely there would not be any problem with doing so.