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Key takeaways
Gemtesa is a brand-name prescription drug used to treat symptoms of overactive bladder, like incontinence, urgency, and urinary frequency.
Without insurance, the average cost of Gemtesa is around $692 for a 30-day supply of 75 milligram tablets.
You can save money on your Gemtesa prescription with a SingleCare discount card, which can lower your cost to $427 per month.
People with overactive bladder are often prescribed the brand-name drug Gemtesa to help treat symptoms like urinary incontinence, urgency, and urinary frequency. Gemtesa is part of a class of drugs called beta-3 adrenergic agonists, which activate specific proteins in the bladder. These proteins relax the bladder muscle as it fills, increasing the amount of urine the bladder can hold and reducing the symptoms of overactive bladder. Unfortunately, Gemtesa doesn’t have any generic alternatives, but there are some ways to reduce your cost when buying Gemtesa without insurance.
How much does Gemtesa cost without insurance?
The average cost of a 30-day supply of 75 milligram tablets of Gemtesa is around $692. That means each pill costs about $23. It also means that you could spend more than $8,300 paying for Gemtesa each year without insurance coverage.
The exact price you pay, though, will depend on where you fill your prescription and how many tablets you receive at one time. Gemtesa may be available as a 90-day supply for some people taking it, which requires a larger upfront payment but often costs less than paying for a 30-day supply three separate months in a row.
How much does generic Gemtesa cost?
Currently, there is no generic version of Gemtesa. If buying brand-name Gemtesa isn’t an option for you, talk to your healthcare provider about switching to another prescription medication used to treat overactive bladder.
Compare Gemtesa prices to related drugs |
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| Drug name | Price without insurance | SingleCare price | Savings options |
| Gemtesa | $692 per 30, 75 mg tablets | $427 per 30, 75 mg tablets of brand-name Gemtesa | See latest prices |
| Myrbetriq (mirabegron ER) | $625 for 30, 50 mg extended-release tablets | $189 for 30, 50 mg extended-release tablets of generic mirabegron ER | See latest prices |
| Oxybutynin ER | $104 for 30, 10 mg extended-release tablets | $10 for 30, 10 mg extended-release tablets of generic oxybutynin ER | See latest prices |
| Toviaz (fesoterodine) | $475 per 30, 8 mg extended-release tablets | $36 per 30, 8 mg extended-release tablets of generic fesoterodine | See latest prices |
| Trospium chloride ER | $253 for 30, 60 mg capsules | $36 for 30, 60 mg capsules of generic trospium chloride ER | See latest prices |
| VESIcare (solifenacin succinate) | $480 per 30, 10 mg tablets | $16 per 30, 10 mg tablets of generic solifenacin succinate | See latest prices |
Prescription drug prices often change. These are the most accurate medication prices at the time of publishing. 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. Click the link under “Savings options” to see the latest drug prices.
Is Gemtesa covered by insurance?
Many commercial insurance plans cover Gemtesa for people diagnosed with overactive bladder, but your coverage will vary based on your specific plan. It’s also usually covered under Medicare Part D, according to Joanna Lewis, Pharm.D., founder of The Pharmacist’s Guide, though plan coverage varies here as well. You may have a copay or may need to get prior authorization before the medication is covered under your Medicare prescription plan, she explains.
How to get Gemtesa without insurance
Many people struggle to afford medication without insurance. As we’ve noted, Gemtesa can cost as much as $692 per month without insurance and over $8,000 per year. Some drug manufacturers have coupon savings cards or patient assistance programs, but these discounts may only be available to people with commercial insurance plans or have other restrictions. Here are some other ways to save money on your Gemtesa prescription without insurance coverage.
1. Use a SingleCare discount card
Using a SingleCare Prescription Discount Card to help pay for your Gemtesa prescription could save you more than $250 per month and more than $3,000 per year. Bring your card to any participating pharmacy and ask the pharmacist to tell you how much money it will save you on your prescription.
2. Compare pharmacy prices
Even with your SingleCare discount card, the amount you pay for Gemtesa can vary based on the pharmacy you use. On the SingleCare website, you can compare prices at different pharmacies to see which ones near you are offering the cheapest price on Gemtesa. Don’t forget to ask your healthcare provider to send your prescription to your chosen pharmacy. If you’ve already had your prescription sent to a pharmacy but want to switch, your preferred pharmacy can usually call your healthcare provider or the original pharmacy to request a transfer.
3. Switch to a similar drug
If you still can’t afford your Gemtesa prescription, talk to your healthcare provider about Gemtesa alternatives. It may be cheaper to switch to another overactive bladder medication that’s covered under your insurance plan or has a lower retail price. Myrbetriq is the closest match to Gemtesa because it’s in the same class of drugs, but other alternatives include generic drugs like oxybutynin ER and trospium ER, both of which may cost as little as $10 to $30 per month with a SingleCare discount card.