Key takeaways
Farxiga is a brand-name prescription drug that treats Type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and heart failure.
Most insurance plans cover Farxiga, but there may be restrictions.
The cost of Farxiga without insurance is high, but a free SingleCare coupon, generic dapagliflozin, or an alternative medication can help lower the cost.
Farxiga is a prescription drug that reduces blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 diabetes mellitus. But it is also FDA approved to treat heart failure, chronic kidney disease, and to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death and hospitalization in people with heart failure. While most insured people are covered for a Farxiga prescription, the medication costs around $774 per month at the full retail price without insurance.
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How much does Farxiga cost without insurance?
On average, the Farxiga price without insurance is around $774 for 30, 10 mg tablets, or about $26 per tablet. Taken once per day, 30 Farxiga tablets are enough to last for 30 days. So an entire year of Farxiga therapy could add up to over $9,000.
A healthcare provider may suggest lower-cost treatment options, including generic dapagliflozin (the active ingredient in Farxiga). Switching to the generic can lower the monthly cost. A healthcare provider could also prescribe a different SGLT2 inhibitor that works similarly to Farxiga, though with a higher price. However, some combination medications that also contain an SGLT2 inhibitor, such as Trijardy XR or Invokamet, could cost less than Farxiga.
People prescribed Farxiga have likely taken other antidiabetic medications. They either have not worked well at controlling blood sugar levels or have caused side effects. However, if the cost of Farxiga or its generic is too high, a healthcare provider could suggest lower-cost generic antidiabetic medications that have not yet been tried. 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 medication is not the only way to save money. People with a SingleCare prescription discount card can reduce the monthly cost of Farxiga to as low as $365 at CVS.
How much does generic Farxiga cost?
The generic version of Farxiga is called dapagliflozin. At full retail price, generic dapagliflozin is not necessarily cheaper than brand-name Farxiga. With a SingleCare discount card, however, a 30-day supply of generic Farxiga can cost as low as $22 at Walgreens.
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Compare Farxiga prices to related drugs |
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| Drug name | Price without insurance of brand-name drug | SingleCare price | Savings options |
| Farxiga (dapagliflozin) | $774 for
30, 10 mg tablets |
$362 for
30, 10 mg tablets of brand-name Farxiga at CVS |
See latest prices |
| Generic Farxiga (dapagliflozin) | $844 per 30, 10 mg tablets of generic Farxiga | $22 per
30, 10 mg tablets of generic Farxiga 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) | $826 per 60, 12.5-2.5-1000 mg tablets | $238 per 60, 12.5-2.5-1000 mg tablets of brand-name Trijardy XR at Kroger | See latest prices |
| Tradjenta
(linagliptin) |
$724 per 30, 5 mg tablets | $516 per 30, 5 mg tablets of brand-name Tradjenta at Kroger | See latest prices |
| Metformin | $129 per 60, 500 mg tablets | $5 per 60, 500 mg tablets of generic metformin at Kroger | See latest prices |
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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 for blood sugar control in Type 2 diabetes, but is then increased to 10 mg based on the patient’s response to the drug. However, the 10 mg dose is the standard dose for treating heart failure and chronic kidney disease. The retail price for both strengths is usually the same.
Compare Farxiga prices by strength |
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(per 30 tablets) |
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| Strength | SingleCare price of brand-name Farxiga | SingleCare price of generic Farxiga |
| 5 mg of Farxiga | $362 at CVS | $22 at Walgreens |
| 10 mg of Farxiga | $362 at CVS | $22 at Walgreens |
Is Farxiga covered by insurance?
Most people with health insurance coverage or Medicare Part D are covered for Farxiga or generic Farxiga. However, there may be restrictions, such as prior authorization or step therapy. Even without restrictions, Farxiga is usually not covered for diabetes until other, less expensive medications have been tried first. Insurance plans typically place Farxiga in higher copay tiers, so out-of-pocket costs run higher than for other medications. Those tier costs are separate from any deductibles and coinsurance. Medicaid coverage varies by state.
How to get Farxiga covered by insurance
A Farxiga prescription is most often denied because the coverage criteria have not been met. These criteria may include prior authorization, step therapy, or general coverage rules. To move forward, ask a healthcare provider which criterion applies, then work with them to satisfy it or to file an appeal.
Farxiga may also be denied because it is non-formulary, meaning the plan prefers a different SGLT2 inhibitor, such as Jardiance (empagliflozin). In that case, ask a healthcare provider about filing a formulary exception. This works much like prior authorization and requires documentation of medical necessity.
How to get Farxiga without insurance
Filling a Farxiga prescription can 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 savings on Farxiga 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. SingleCare is free to use and available to everyone. Registered members can save even more, and it’s fast and free to join.
2. Use SingleCare to find the lowest price for Farxiga
Comparing pharmacy prices is another way to find savings, especially when using a SingleCare coupon.
3. Switch to generic Farxiga
Switching to generic dapagliflozin can lower the cost when paired with a SingleCare coupon. Check SingleCare’s Farxiga drug page for the latest discount price.
4. Switch to a combination SGLT2 inhibitor drug
Some brand-name medications that include an SGLT2 inhibitor are lower-cost than both the brand-name and generic versions of Farxiga. Or the stand-alone SGLT2 inhibitors Jardiance (empagliflozin) and Invokana (canagliflozin). Ask a healthcare provider for medical advice.
5. Consider switching to generic antidiabetic medications
If affordability is an obstacle, ask the prescribing healthcare provider for medical advice about other treatment options. Combining other generic prescription medications may be an effective and affordable option.
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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 Oct. 28, 2025. Prices vary by pharmacy. Visit our coupon page for updated drug prices at pharmacies near you.
- Farxiga dapagliflozin tablet prescribing information, DailyMed (NIH National Library of Medicine) (2026)
- Exceptions, Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (2024)
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