The implant remains the only contraceptive implant available in the US and is the most effective reversible option, with multiyear protection and no user maintenance.
A trained clinician inserts the device under the upper-arm skin, removes it when desired, and pregnancy can return quickly after removal, giving users flexibility.
Access still depends on clinician training, stocking costs, and scheduling, and a 2026 safety program added registration, testing, and in-person certification requirements.
The device’s wholesale price is ~$1.3K before insertion or removal costs, but most private plans must cover the implant without cost sharing.
Safety-net clinics remain essential, especially as uninsured rates are expected to rise over the next decade, making affordable access and same-day care increasingly important.
