Search for articles or Rx savings
Key takeaways
Farxiga is a brand-name prescription drug used for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and heart problems.
Most insurance plans cover Farxiga, but there may be restrictions.
People can save money by using a free coupon from SingleCare or switching to generic Farxiga or a different diabetes medication.
Taken as a tablet each morning, brand-name Farxiga reduces blood sugar in people with Type 2 diabetes mellitus, but is also FDA-approved to reduce the risk of death and hospitalization in those diagnosed with heart failure, to minimize the decline of kidney function and other adverse events in those with chronic kidney disease, and to reduce the risk of death due to heart disease in people with diabetes and established heart disease. . While most insured people are covered for a Farxiga prescription, for people without insurance coverage, the drug costs $826 per month at the full retail price.
RELATED: What is Farxiga?
How much does Farxiga cost without insurance?
On average, 30, 10 mg Farxiga tablets cost $826—about $28 per tablet. Taken once per day, 30 Farxiga tablets are enough to last for 30 days, so an entire year of Farxiga therapy could total up to $10,000.
The prescriber may be able to suggest treatment options that have a lower price, including generic dapagliflozin, the active ingredient in Farxiga. Switching to the generic can lower the cost per month. The prescriber could also prescribe a different SGLT2 inhibitor that works the same way as Farxiga, but the price may be higher. However, some combination drugs that also contain an SGLT2 inhibitor, such as Trijardy XR or Invokamet, could cost less than Farxiga.
It is likely that people prescribed Farxiga have taken other antidiabetic medications. They either haven’t worked well at controlling blood sugar levels, or the side effects have caused problems. However, if the financial challenge of paying for Farxiga or its generic version is too difficult, the prescriber could suggest lower-cost generic antidiabetic drugs that haven’t been tried yet. These may include metformin, sulfonylureas, thiazolidinediones, starch blockers, and meglitinides.
Over-the-counter medications and supplements are not suitable substitutes for prescription medications used to treat Type 2 diabetes, heart failure, or kidney problems.
However, switching to another drug isn’t the only way to save money. People with a SingleCare prescription discount card can reduce the monthly cost of Farxiga to as low as $36 at Walgreens.
How much does generic Farxiga cost?
The generic version of Farxiga is called dapagliflozin. While it costs less than brand-name Farxiga, the savings aren’t dramatic. However, with a SingleCare discount card, a 30-day supply of generic Farxiga can cost as low as $361.
Save up to 80% on Farxiga with SingleCare
Different pharmacies offer different prices for the same medication. SingleCare helps find the best price for you.
Compare Farxiga prices to related drugs |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug name | Price without insurance of brand-name drug | SingleCare price | Savings options |
| Farxiga (dapagliflozin) | $826 per 30, 10 mg tablets | $468 per 30, 10 mg tablets of brand-name Farxiga at Walgreens | See latest prices |
| Generic Farxiga (dapagliflozin) | $773 per 30, 10 mg tablets | $361 per 30, 10 mg tablets at Walgreens | See latest prices |
| Invokamet (canagliflozin and metformin) | $773 per 60, 150-1,000 mg tablets | $587 per 60, 150-1,000 mg tablets of brand-name Invokamet at Kroger | See latest prices |
| Trijardy XR (empagliflozin, linagliptin, metformin) | $794 per 60, 12.5-2.5-1000 mg tablets | $497 per 60, 12.5-2.5-1000 mg tablets of brand-name Trijardy XR at Walgreens | See latest prices |
| Tradjenta
(linagliptin) |
$718 per 30, 5 mg tablets | $516 per 30, 5 mg tablets of brand-name Tradjenta at Kroger | See latest prices |
| Metformin | $138 per 180, 1000mg tablets | $10 per 180, 1000 mg tablets of generic metformin at Kroger | See latest prices |
Prescription drug prices often change. These are the most accurate medication prices at the time of publishing in ZIP code 23666 as of October 28, 2025. The listed price without insurance references the price of brand-name drugs (unless otherwise specified). The listed SingleCare price references the price of generic drugs if available.
RELATED: Farxiga alternatives: What can I take instead of Farxiga?
Farxiga costs by dose
Farxiga comes in two dosage strengths, 5 mg tablets and 10 mg tablets. The lower dose is usually prescribed only as a starting dose. The retail price for both strengths is usually the same.
Compare Farxiga prices by strength |
||
|---|---|---|
| (per 30 tablets) | ||
| Strength | SingleCare price of brand-name Farxiga | SingleCare price of generic Farxiga |
| 5 mg of Farxiga | $505 at Walgreens | $363 at Walgreens |
| 10 mg of Farxiga | $468 at Walgreens | $361 at Walgreens |
| See our lowest price for Farxiga without insurance | ||
Is Farxiga covered by insurance?
The majority of people with health insurance coverage or Medicare Part D are covered for Farxiga, but there may be restrictions such as prior authorization or step therapy. Even when there aren’t restrictions, Farxiga is usually not covered for diabetes until other drugs have been tried first. Insurance plans typically place Farxiga in higher copay tiers, resulting in higher out-of-pocket costs compared to other drugs, excluding deductibles and coinsurance. Medicaid coverage varies by state.
How to get Farxiga covered by insurance
The most likely reason a Farxiga prescription is denied is because the drug coverage criteria haven’t been met, either prior authorization, step therapy, or general coverage criteria. Talk to the prescriber about the criteria or filing an appeal.
Farxiga may also be denied coverage if it is non-formulary. In that case, another SGLT2 inhibitor, such as Jardiance (empagliflozin), may be the preferred medication. Otherwise, ask the prescriber about filing a formulary exemption. This process works similarly to prior authorization and will require documentation of medical necessity.
How to get Farxiga without insurance
Filling a Farxiga prescription may be financially challenging for people without health insurance coverage, particularly over the long term. AstraZeneca’s patient assistance program will help some people, but only those who meet strict eligibility requirements. Rebates and manufacturer coupons are currently not offered. That means the first place for uninsured people to find Farxiga savings is to use SingleCare’s prescription savings program.
1. Use a SingleCare savings card to save money on Farxiga
Discount prices will vary by participating pharmacies, but it’s easy to browse available discounts on SingleCare’s Farxiga coupons page. Read the FAQs section on this page for additional information on saving money.
2. Use SingleCare to find the lowest price for Farxiga
Consult SingleCare’s Farxiga price history table to find the lowest average pharmacy price. The lowest retail price is at least $200 cheaper than the average pharmacy price.
3. Switch to generic Farxiga
Switching to generic dapagliflozin can reduce the retail price. Check SingleCare’s Farxiga drug page to find the latest price.
4. Switch to a combination SGLT2 inhibitor drug
Some brand-name drugs that include an SGLT2 inhibitor (like Farxiga) are lower in cost than brand-name Farxiga, generic Farxiga, Jardiance (empagliflozin), or Invokana (canagliflozin), the only available stand-alone SGLT2 inhibitors. Ask the prescribing healthcare professional for medical advice.
5. Consider switching to generic antidiabetic medications
If affordability is too great an obstacle to overcome, ask the prescribing healthcare provider for medical advice about other treatment options. Combining other generic prescription drugs may be an effective and affordable treatment option.
- Farxiga HCP, AstraZeneca