Key takeaways
The average retail price of a 30-day supply of Gemtesa (75 mg tablets) is about $621.82.
Some insurance plans cover Gemtesa, but prior authorization or step therapy may be required.
Lower the cost of Gemtesa with SingleCare coupons, manufacturer savings cards, and government assistance programs.
If you’ve been prescribed Gemtesa, you know that this oral medication is used to treat overactive bladder (OAB). The medication has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration to relieve incontinence, frequent urination, and urinary urgency. Without a generic alternative, Gemtesa can be expensive. Fortunately, there are ways to save, even if you don’t have health insurance.
How much does Gemtesa cost?
The average retail price of 30, 75 mg Gemtesa tablets without insurance is about $621.82. Drug prices fluctuate and vary by pharmacy.
Insurance coverage for Gemtesa varies by plan.
“Since it is a newer and higher-costing medication, many insurance companies, and often Medicaid and Medicare, require treatment with more cost-effective options first,” says JaLorean Hayes, RN, Founder of Hayes Global Health Strategies. This is known as step therapy. Some health plans also require prior authorization to cover Gemtesa. Prior authorization means the prescribing healthcare provider must provide evidence that the drug is the most suitable for use.
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How to save money on Gemtesa
Try these Gemtesa savings tips:
1. Gemtesa coupons from SingleCare
People can save up to 80% on prescriptions with a free SingleCare coupon. To access these discounts, visit the SingleCare website or download our app and type the name of your prescription. Compare Gemtesa prices at local pharmacies. Click “Get free coupon” and present your coupon to the pharmacy staff when you’re ready to pay.
Keep in mind that SingleCare prices vary by quantity, strength, form, and pharmacy.
Save up to 80% on Gemtesa with SingleCare Different pharmacies offer different prices for the same medication. SingleCare helps find the best price for you.
2. Medicare Extra Help
Low-income Medicare Part D beneficiaries may be eligible for the Extra Help program. This financial assistance program helps people with limited resources reduce Medicare Part D costs. You can find the full eligibility criteria and apply for the Extra Help program online.
3. Sumitomo Pharma Gemtesa savings card
“If my patient is struggling to pay for Gemtesa, I recommend getting in contact with the pharmaceutical company,” Hayes says. Gemtesa’s manufacturer, Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd., offers the GEMTESA Simple Savings Card to people on commercial health insurance. There is a maximum savings limit per fill. People with Medicare, Medicaid, or other federal or state programs are ineligible.
4. Bulk-order medication
Sometimes, patients can get Gemtesa at a lower price by ordering it in bulk. If approved by insurance, ask your healthcare provider to prescribe a 90-day supply instead of a 30-day supply.
5. Try a different pharmacy
Not all pharmacies charge the same price for the same drugs. It’s a good idea to compare prices at pharmacies in your area before filling your prescription. Use the SingleCare website or app and enter your ZIP code to view Gemtesa prices at local pharmacies.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gemtesa?
A Gemtesa prescription isn’t your only option for treating urinary incontinence or other OAB symptoms. There are Gemtesa alternatives that your healthcare provider may recommend that could be cheaper. Barbara Sparacino, MD, a triple board-certified physician and founder of The Aging Parent Coach, often refers her patients to Myrbetriq (mirabegron). Myrbetriq is another beta-agonist approved to treat OAB that’s available as a generic. It’s about half the cost of Gemtesa with SingleCare, and it’s more likely to be covered by insurance.
For cheaper OAB drugs, Dr. Sparacino points patients to generic anticholinergic medications such as Oxybutynin or Tolterodine. “While these work through a different mechanism, they are also effective in reducing bladder overactivity for many patients,” she explains. Solifenacin is another generic anticholinergic for OAB.
It’s important to seek personalized medical advice from a healthcare professional when considering Gemtesa versus other overactive bladder medications. Only a prescriber who knows your medical history, history of allergic reactions, other chronic conditions, and the other drugs you’re taking can determine the best OAB treatment plan for you.
The SingleCare prices in this article are the most accurate at the time of publishing in ZIP code 23666 as of Jun. 11, 2026. Prices vary by pharmacy. Visit our coupon page for updated drug prices at pharmacies near you.
- Help with drug costs, Medicare.gov
- Myrbetriq prescribing information, Food and Drug Administration (2021)
- Solafenicin, MedlinePlus (2020)
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