Key takeaways
Jardiance is a prescription medication to treat Type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and heart failure.
Without insurance, Jardiance 25 mg averages around $796 for 30 tablets.
People without insurance can lower the cost with SingleCare coupons, patient assistance, or other strategies.
Jardiance belongs to a class of prescription medications called sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors. It is FDA-approved to treat Type 2 diabetes mellitus, prevent the worsening of chronic kidney disease, and reduce the severe heart and blood vessel risks of heart failure or a recent heart attack. Jardiance is only available as a premium-priced, brand-name medication. People without insurance are likely to pay the full retail price for Jardiance, which can be as high as $800 per month. Fortunately, there are a few ways to reduce the medication cost.
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How much does Jardiance cost without insurance?
The Jardiance price without insurance is $796 for 30, 25 mg tablets, a 30-day supply. This adds up to over $9,000 for one year of treatment. People with health insurance will pay less, though copay costs may vary based on the plan and formulary.
Some other drugs work the way Jardiance does, but most are also brand-name drugs. While still carrying a premium price, they can be slightly less expensive alternatives to Jardiance.
If these other SGLT2 inhibitors are still too expensive, ask a healthcare provider about alternative antidiabetic medications such as metformin, sulfonylureas, meglitinides, alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, and bile acid sequestrants. These medications work very differently from Jardiance and related medications, so they may not be suitable replacements, depending on other chronic diseases. However, they all lower blood sugar and are available as lower-priced generics.
Keep in mind that over-the-counter medications or supplements are not effective at lowering blood glucose and cannot substitute for prescription diabetes medications.
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Compare Jardiance prices to related drugs |
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| Drug Name | Price without insurance | SingleCare price | Savings Options |
| Jardiance (empagliflozin) | $796 per 30, 25 mg tablets | $255 per 30, 25 mg tablets of brand-name Jardiance at Kroger | See latest prices |
| Steglatro (ertugliflozin) | $211 per 14, 5 mg tablets | $165 per 14, 5 mg tablets of brand-name Steglatro at Kroger | See latest prices |
| Invokana (canagliflozin) | $822 per 30, 300 mg tablets | $587 per 30, 300 mg tablets of brand-name Invokana at Kroger | See latest prices |
| Farxiga (dapagliflozin) | $774 per 30, 10 mg tablets | $22 per 30, 10 mg tablets of generic Farxiga at Walgreens | See latest prices |
| Brenzavvy (bexagliflozin) | $64 per 30, 20 mg tablets | $43 per 30, 20 mg tablets of brand-name Brenzavvy at Costco | See latest prices |
Is Jardiance covered by insurance?
Most major health insurance companies, such as Kaiser Permanente, cover Jardiance, although it may be a higher-tier medication on their formularies and may require prior authorization or a demonstration of failure or intolerance of other medications first; it may also carry higher copayments than other medications. Most Medicare Part D plans include Jardiance on their formularies, although deductibles, copays, and overall out-of-pocket costs will vary by plan.
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How to get Jardiance without insurance
The long-term cost of Jardiance treatment can be a financial burden for the uninsured, over $9,000 a year at full price. The pharmaceutical company that manufactures Jardiance, Boehringer Ingelheim, has a savings card (copay card) for people with insurance and a patient assistance program for people without insurance. These are good places to start, but not everyone will meet the eligibility requirements. There are other, more certain ways to avoid paying the full retail price for Jardiance.
1. Start with a SingleCare savings card
Your first step should be SingleCare. A SingleCare coupon can lower the cost of a Jardiance prescription by more than half to $255 for 30, 25 mg tablets at Kroger, totaling over $6,000 in savings per year. Jardiance coupons can be selected based on the lowest price or the most convenient pharmacy. A free coupon will instantly save money on a Jardiance prescription, but the SingleCare discount card can be used for thousands of prescriptions. SingleCare is free to use and available to everyone.
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2. Look for patient assistance programs
Some pharmaceutical companies do not sponsor patient assistance programs. Their eligibility requirements may vary from those of drug company-sponsored programs, so it’s never a bad idea to check.
3. Sign up for health insurance
Health insurance is often more affordable than people think, particularly when compared to paying full price for brand-name prescription medications. High out-of-pocket costs could be significantly reduced with a health insurance medication benefit.
Medicaid is an excellent option for those who can’t afford health insurance. Eligible people pay only a minimal out-of-pocket cost for their Jardiance prescription. Contact your state’s Medicaid office or fill out an enrollment application on your state’s Medicaid website to determine if you qualify.
For people with Medicare health insurance coverage, Extra Help is a program that assists those with limited income or resources to pay for prescription medications.
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4. Get medical advice about other diabetes medications
Three other brand-name SGLT2 inhibitors have lower cash prices than Jardiance. Brenzavvy (bexagliflozin) is the lowest-priced SGLT2 inhibitor at $64 for 30, 20 mg tablets, but it is only FDA-approved to treat Type 2 diabetes. If SGLT2 inhibitors are still too expensive, other antidiabetic medications may be just as effective at controlling blood sugar. Talk to a healthcare provider about other options to manage Type 2 diabetes.
5. Shop around
Jardiance cash prices vary by pharmacy. It is always a good idea to price-shop prescription medications. For example, the retail price of a Jardiance prescription can vary by over $300 between pharmacies.
6. Find local community health resources
If you live in a populated area, community health clinics and organizations may provide free financial assistance or low-cost medications, health care, or even health insurance. Contact your city or county’s health department for additional information about community healthcare organizations.
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The SingleCare prices in this article are the most accurate at the time of publishing in ZIP code 23666 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Prices vary by pharmacy. Visit our coupon page for updated drug prices at pharmacies near you.
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- Empagliflozin, cardiovascular outcomes, and mortality in Type 2 Diabetes, New England Journal of Medicine (2015)
- Empagliflozin after acute myocardial infarction, New England Journal of Medicine (2024)
- Criteria-based consultation prescribing program, criteria for drug coverage, empagliflozin (Jardiance), Kaiser Permanente (2026)
- Help with drug costs, Medicare.gov (2026)
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