yaz
Yaz is a combination medicine containing Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol.
Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol · by Bayer Hlthcare
Available as a generic: Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol
- Form
- Kit
- Strength
- Drospirenone 3MG; Ethinyl Estradiol 0.02MG
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- Manufacturer
- Bayer Hlthcare
- FDA application
- NDA021873
Dosage forms
Kit
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
Ways to save
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Use copay cards
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Frequently asked questions
- Is there a coupon or discount for Yaz?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Yaz. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Yaz?
- Yaz is marketed by Bayer Hlthcare. You can see Bayer Hlthcare's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Yaz a brand-name or generic drug?
- Yaz is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol are available — ask your pharmacist.
- Is Yaz available over the counter?
- No. Yaz is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Yaz come in?
- Yaz is currently marketed as kit, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Yaz FDA-registered?
- Yaz is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA021873. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
What people report to the FDA about DROSPIRENONE AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL
The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) collects reports from patients and clinicians. It holds 3,864 reports naming DROSPIRENONE AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL — the active ingredient in Yaz, and the FDA flagged 87% of those reports as serious. The effects reported most often — leaving out reports about overdose, misuse or the condition being treated, which dominate the raw list for common medicines:
- injury1,299 reports
- cholecystitis chronic1,024 reports
- anxiety784 reports
- gallbladder disorder776 reports
- pulmonary embolism765 reports
- deep vein thrombosis717 reports
- emotional distress690 reports
- cholelithiasis671 reports
Read these as a signal, not a rate. A report does not mean DROSPIRENONE AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL caused the effect — anyone can file one, and many describe people taking several medicines for several conditions. Crucially there is no denominator: FAERS does not record how many people took the drug, so these counts cannot be turned into “X% of patients” — a bigger number often just means a more widely used or more talked-about drug. Duplicates exist, and publicity drives reporting. For what is actually established, read the FDA label.
Source: openFDA drug/event (FAERS), retrieved September 25, 2026.
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