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6 Janumet savings tips

How to save on Janumet even without insurance
Leandra Beabout
By | Jun. 25, 2025 Medically reviewed by Jessica Swirble, Pharm.D.
A SingleCare card and a prescription bottle: Janumet savings tips

Key takeaways

  • The average price of a 30-day supply of Janumet is $722. 

  • Many commercial insurance and Medicare Part D plans cover Janumet, but copays may vary even when the drug is covered.

  • You may be able to pay less for Janumet with SingleCare coupons, manufacturer savings programs, nonprofit assistance programs, Medicare’s Extra Help program, and more.

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These days, there are many diabetes treatments on the market. Janumet is one. This oral medication is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for glucose control (blood sugar management) in adults with Type 2 diabetes. If you’ve been prescribed Janumet or Janumet XR (the extended-release form), it’s important to understand the costs associated with treatment, especially if you intend to use it long-term. Keep reading to learn about the price of Janumet and ways to save on your prescription. 

How much does Janumet cost?

Without insurance or other financial assistance, the average retail price for 60, 50–1,000 mg Janumet tablets is $722. This is generally a one-month supply.

The good news is that insurance coverage can significantly lower the out-of-pocket cost of Janumet. Many private health insurance, Medicare Part D, and Medicaid plans cover Janumet. However, coverage varies by insurance plan. Each insured person’s out-of-pocket cost will also vary depending on their plan’s deductible and copay.

Can you get Janumet for free?

Insurance may cover the entire cost of a Janumet prescription if the drug is covered and the plan has a $0 drug copay. 

Some individuals without insurance may get Janumet for free through MerckHelps, a financial assistance program from Merck, the drug’s manufacturer. The program has strict eligibility criteria, including U.S. residency requirements and income limits. 

How to save money on Janumet 

Whether you are uninsured or underinsured, there are ways to save money on Janumet. “If a patient must stay on Janumet, I would encourage them to explore Janumet’s patient assistance programs, copay savings cards, or discounts available through prescription savings apps to help reduce costs,” says Vandana Sheth, a registered dietitian nutritionist, diabetes expert, and author of My Indian Table: Quick & Tasty Vegetarian Recipes.

Here’s how some patients get Janumet for less:

1. Free Janumet coupons

SingleCare offers free coupons that can help lower the cash price of a Janumet prescription. You can use SingleCare coupons or your SingleCare prescription discount card to pay as little as $325 for one bottle of 60, 50-1,000 mg tablets. Prices vary by pharmacy and drug quantity, strength, and form. 

Using SingleCare is easy. Search for Janumet on SingleCare.com. You’ll then see a list of pharmacies near you, along with the amount they charge for Janumet with a SingleCare coupon. Click the “Get free coupon” button next to your chosen local pharmacy to save the coupon on your device or print it, and show the coupon to your pharmacist to get the discount.

2. Manufacturer’s savings card

Merck, the manufacturer of Janumet, offers a savings card that allows eligible, privately insured individuals with a valid Janumet prescription to pay as little as $5 per prescription refill. There are eligibility requirements for using the discount card. For instance, you must have valid private insurance (patients with Medicare or other government insurance do not qualify). You must also be at least 18 years old and a resident of the United States or Puerto Rico.

Visit the Janumet website to apply for a Janumet savings card. If you are eligible, you’ll be able to use the activated savings card at participating pharmacies.

3. Nonprofit organizations

Some nonprofit organizations offer financial assistance for Janumet and other prescription medications. These organizations may offer coupons, savings cards, free samples, or copay assistance. To receive assistance, you’ll need to meet the organization’s eligibility requirements, which will likely include income limits. 

Talk to your prescriber or pharmacist for information about prescription drug financial assistance through nonprofits in your area. 

4. Extra Help 

Medicare beneficiaries may be eligible for financial assistance with the Extra Help program. This low-income federal subsidy helps people with limited resources pay their prescription drug copays and insurance premiums or deductibles. Extra Help beneficiaries pay no more than $12.15 for brand-name drugs like Janumet.

5. Bulk-order refills

Some mail-order pharmacies offer bulk prescription discounts. For instance, a 90-day Janumet refill from a mail-order pharmacy may cost less than a 30-day prescription refill from a retail pharmacy. Exact costs vary by pharmacy, and eligibility may vary by insurance plan. 

6. Compare prices

Prescription drug prices vary by pharmacy and location. Some patients save money by calling local pharmacies to compare prices before filling their prescriptions. Over time, this could save you hundreds of dollars on prescription medicines.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Janumet?

If you struggle to pay for your Janumet prescription, you have options. There are many other drugs that are FDA approved to help lower blood sugar.

“There are two medications that, when combined, make Janumet: Januvia and metformin,” says Troy Alexander-EL, MD, a board-certified internal medicine physician and founder of Higher Level Healthcare. Both metformin and sitagliptin, the active ingredient in Januvia, can also be used alone for Type 2 diabetes. 

Sheth says one potentially cheaper alternative to Janumet is to get two prescriptions for its components: metformin and sitagliptin. “They can be more affordable and equally effective,” she adds. The average retail price for a one-month supply of generic metformin is $165, but you could pay $5 with a SingleCare coupon. Sitagliptin costs an average of $556, but you could pay $102 with a SingleCare coupon. With SingleCare coupons, you could pay $107 per month for a combination of metformin and sitagliptin versus $325 for Janumet alone. 

If your healthcare provider prescribes Janumet, but it is too expensive for you, talk to them about other options. They’ll be able to recommend more affordable ways to manage your Type 2 diabetes without sacrificing treatment.