Key takeaways
Emgality costs about $924 per dose without insurance or discounts.
Coverage and copays vary by insurance plan, but commercially insured patients may qualify for a manufacturer coupon.
Anyone with a valid prescription can use SingleCare’s Emgality coupon to save thousands of dollars per year.
Emgality (galcanezumab-gnlm) is a brand-name injectable drug that is FDA-approved to help prevent migraine headaches and treat episodic cluster headaches in adults. It is a monoclonal antibody administered as a monthly subcutaneous injection. Anyone with an Emgality prescription knows that it’s not cheap. The good news is that there are ways to save on this migraine treatment.
Save up to 80% on Emgality with SingleCare
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How much does Emgality cost?
Without insurance and before discounts, the average retail cost of Emgality is $924 for one 120 mg/mL prefilled pen, which is a one-month supply.
How much does Emgality cost with insurance?
An individual’s out-of-pocket cost varies depending on their insurance coverage and the pharmacy that fills their prescription. Eli Lilly, the manufacturer of Emgality, offers the following price estimates based on different insurance situations:
- Most individuals with employer-provided or private insurance pay less than $60 per Emgality prescription.
- Most Medicare beneficiaries pay $0 to $47 monthly for Emgality.
- Most Medicaid enrollees pay less than $6 per month for Emgality.
Savings tip: Medication coverage varies by health insurance company and policy. You can check a policy’s coverage for Emgality and other prescriptions by reviewing the plan’s drug formulary. Coverage may change from year to year, so review your formulary during each Open Enrollment Period.
Can I get Emgality for free?
Some people can get Emgality for free, according to Lauren R. Natbony, MD, a headache specialist and medical director of Integrative Headache Medicine of New York. She describes three situations in which a patient might access free Emgality:
- First month free: Eli Lilly offers the first 30-day supply (one dose) of Emgality at $0 to eligible, commercially insured patients whose insurance does not cover Emgality.
- Income-based free Emgality fills: The Lilly Cares patient assistance program may provide free Emgality to people without commercial drug insurance and with low household incomes.
- Free samples: Dr. Natbony says some prescribers have free Emgality samples for eligible patients. “These are typically limited to one or two injections and can serve as a temporary solution while waiting for insurance approval or the outcome of a financial assistance application,” she adds.
How to save money on Emgality
Emgality users who are uninsured or underinsured can still save on this migraine prevention treatment.
1. Free Emgality coupon
Best for: Anyone who doesn’t have insurance coverage for Emgality
SingleCare offers free coupons to help lower the cash price of Emgality. You can pay $622 for one 120 mg/mL prefilled pen of Emgality with an Emgality coupon from SingleCare. It’s free, and anyone can use it regardless of insurance status or income level. You can save thousands of dollars per year on Emgality with SingleCare.
To get SingleCare coupons for prescription drugs like Emgality, search for the name of your prescription on SingleCare’s website or app. Adjust the dropdown menus to reflect your prescription’s quantity, dose, and form, and enter your zip code. Click ‘Get free coupon’ and show the coupon to your pharmacist at checkout.
Exact SingleCare savings vary by quantity, dose, form, and pharmacy. Anyone can use SingleCare coupons, but they cannot be combined with insurance benefits.
2. Emgality Savings Card
Best for: People who have commercial insurance that covers Emgality
Eli Lilly offers an Emgality Savings Card to help lower costs to as little as $35 per month for up to 12 months. This card is only available to people with a valid Emgality prescription and commercial insurance that covers Emgality.
Other restrictions of the manufacturer’s coupon:
- Individuals with Medicare Part D, Medicaid, Tricare, or other government-funded healthcare programs are not eligible for this offer.
- A maximum savings limit of $4,900 per year applies.
- It expires on 12/31/2026.
If you’re not eligible for the Emgality Savings Card or you’ve hit your annual savings limit, switch to SingleCare to save.
3. Lilly Cares patient assistance
Best for: Uninsured patients who meet income limits
The Lilly Cares patient assistance program may provide Emgality at no cost to people without insurance and on a low income. Dr. Natbony says enrollment requires documentation from the patient and the prescribing healthcare professional.
If you don’t meet the income limits for this program, you can always use a SingleCare coupon to save up to 80%.
4. Comparison shop
Best for: Everyone
Emgality prices vary by pharmacy. Use SingleCare’s website or app to compare prices at pharmacies near you. For example, in Hampton, VA (zip code 23666), you could save an extra $60+ simply by switching pharmacies. Pharmacy prices change often, so repeat this step before each refill to maximize your savings.
5. Ask your prescriber about a cheaper alternative
Best for: Anyone who doesn’t tolerate Emgality well or can’t afford it
“There are several cost-effective options for migraine prevention,” Dr. Natbony says. Though migraine treatments in the same drug class as Emgality tend to be expensive, some individuals may save money by switching if their insurance plan does not cover Emgality but does cover a similar drug.
Only a healthcare provider familiar with your medical history, medical conditions, and other prescription medicines can offer personalized medical advice on whether a cheaper alternative will work for you.
Emgality is in a class of drugs called calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) antagonists.
“[It] prevents a specific protein, CGRP, from attaching to its receptors. This specific protein has been shown to cause the deep, throbbing pain that is so often associated with migraine headaches,” says Troy Alexander-El, MD, a board-certified internal medicine physician practicing in Portland, OR.
Other injectable CGRP inhibitors include Ajovy (fremanezumab) and Aimovig (erenumab-aooe). However, they are not cheaper unless covered by insurance.
- The average retail price of Ajovy is $952 for a single 225 mg/1.5 mL prefilled pen, but a SingleCare coupon may reduce this cost to as low as $693.
- The average retail price of Aimovig is $939.62 for a single 140 mg/mL prefilled pen, but a SingleCare coupon may reduce this price to as low as $768.
RELATED: Emgality vs. Aimovig
Oral CGRP inhibitors include Quilipta (atogepant) and Nurtec ODT (rimegepant). Dr. Natbony says many pharmaceutical companies offer free trial programs or copay assistance for patients on these drugs, which may lower the out-of-pocket cost enough to be cheaper than Emgality.
- The average retail price of Qulipta is $1,449 per 30, 60 mg tablets, but a SingleCare coupon may reduce this price to $1,043.
- The average retail price for Nurtec ODT is $1,284 for one box of eight orally-disintegrating tablets, but a SingleCare coupon may reduce this price to $947.
CGRP inhibitors are not the only migraine prevention drugs available. Dr. Natbony says the following medicines, which work differently from Emgality, are widely available, inexpensive, and often covered by insurance.
- Propranolol, a generic beta blocker, is FDA-approved for migraine prevention. The average retail price of 60, 40 mg tablets is $25, but a SingleCare coupon can reduce this cost to $18.
- Topiramate, a generic anti-seizure drug, is FDA-approved for migraine prevention. The average retail price for topiramate is $74 for 60, 25 mg tablets, but a SingleCare coupon can reduce this cost to $9.
- Amitriptyline, a generic tricyclic antidepressant, is FDA-approved to treat depression, but it is sometimes used off-label for migraine disorder. The average retail price for amitriptyline is $8 for 30, 25 mg tablets, but a SingleCare coupon can reduce this cost to $4.
Finally, Botox injections may also be a cheaper alternative to Emgality for migraine prevention. Dr. Natbony says Botox is FDA-approved for chronic migraine and is covered by some insurance plans. The cost of Botox for migraine prevention varies by provider, the number of units needed, and insurance coverage.
Bottom line: You have options if you struggle to afford your Emgality prescription. Do not stop taking your medications without consulting your healthcare provider first. Ask for personalized medical advice on the best treatment for your needs and budget.
The SingleCare prices in this article are the most accurate at the time of publishing in ZIP code 23666 as of Jul. 23, 2026. Prices vary by pharmacy. Visit our coupon page for updated drug prices at pharmacies near you.
- How much should I expect to pay for Emgality (galcanezumab-gnlm)?, Eli Lilly (2026)
- Lilly Cares Foundation Patient Assistance Program, Eli Lilly (2026)
- Emgality, Eli Lilly (2026)
- Amitriptyline, StatPearls (2023)
- Inderal® (propranolol hydrochloride) tablets, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals (2010)
- Topiramate, StatPearls (2024)
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