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Key takeaways
Jardiance is a prescription medication for Type 2 diabetes, heart disease risk reduction, and as an adjunctive therapy in chronic kidney disease to prevent disease progression, but the list price can cost uninsured individuals over $10,000 annually due to the lack of a generic version.
Most insurance providers will cover Jardiance, but some may require prior authorizations or come with higher-tiered copays.
Alternatives to Jardiance include other high-cost SGLT2 inhibitors and a plethora of generic drugs. Healthcare professionals can assist uninsured patients in finding lower prices for Jardiance or more cost-effective alternatives that remain clinically efficacious.
The out-of-pocket cost of Jardiance may be reduced through SingleCare discount cards, the Boehringer Cares patient assistance program, and determining if an individual is eligible for health insurance plans.
Jardiance belongs to a family of prescription drugs called sodium-glucose co-transporter 2, or SGLT2, inhibitors. It is FDA-approved to treat Type 2 diabetes mellitus, reduce the risk of worsening kidney disease, and reduce poor cardiovascular outcomes, including stroke and the risk of hospitalization for heart failure after a heart attack.
Unfortunately, Jardiance is only available as a brand-name drug. People without insurance are likely to pay the full retail price for Jardiance, which can exceed $800 per month. Fortunately, there are a few ways to reduce the drug cost.
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How much does Jardiance cost without insurance?
People without health insurance often need to pay the full cash price of $875 for a 30-day supply of 25 mg of Jardiance. This adds up to over $10,000 for one year of treatment. People with health insurance will pay less, though copay costs may vary based on the plan and formulary.
There are other drugs that work like Jardiance, but they are also all brand-name drugs. While still carrying a premium price, they can be slightly less expensive alternatives to Jardiance. One member of the SGLT inhibitor class, Brenzavvy (bexagliflozin), is only available through an online pharmacy and at independent pharmacies. If these other SGLT2 inhibitors are still too expensive, ask the prescribing healthcare provider about alternative antidiabetic medications such as metformin, sulfonylureas, meglitinides, alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, and bile acid sequestrants. These medications work much differently than Jardiance and related drugs, so they may not be suitable replacements depending on other chronic diseases. However, they all lower blood sugar and are available as lower-priced generics. Keep in mind that over-the-counter medications or supplements are not effective at lowering blood glucose and cannot substitute for prescription diabetes medications.
Compare Jardiance prices to related drugs |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Name | Price without insurance | SingleCare price | Savings Options |
| Jardiance (empagliflozin) | $875 for
30, 25 mg tablets |
$530 for
30, 25 mg tablets |
See updated prices |
| Steglatro (ertugliflozin) | $474 for
30, 15 mg tablets |
$358 for 30, 15 mg tablets | See updated prices |
| Invokana (canagliflozin) | $812 for
30, 300 mg tablets |
$590 for 30, 300 mg tablets | See updated prices |
| Farxiga (dapagliflozin) | $828 for
30, 10 mg tablets |
$362 for
30, 10 mg tablets |
See updated prices |
Prescription drug prices often change. These are the most accurate medication prices at the time of publishing.
Is Jardiance covered by insurance?
Most major health insurance companies, like Kaiser Permanente, cover Jardiance, although it may be a higher-tiered medication on their formularies and possibly require prior authorization or demonstration of failing or not tolerating other medications first; it may also carry higher copayments than other medications. Most Medicare Part D plans include Jardiance on their formulary. Almost all patients with commercial or Medicare Part D will have access to Jardiance, although differences in deductibles, copays, and overall out-of-pocket costs will differ between plans.
How to get Jardiance without insurance
The long-term cost of Jardiance treatment can be a financial burden for the uninsured, over $10,000 a year at full price. The pharmaceutical company that manufactures Jardiance, Boehringer Ingelheim, has a patient assistance program called The Boehringer Ingelheim Cares Foundation, or Boehringer Cares, which issues a Jardiance savings card. This cost-saving option provides free Boehringer Ingelheim medications to patients in the United States who meet the program’s eligibility criteria. This is a good place to start, but not everyone will meet the eligibility requirements. There are additional ways to save from paying the wholesale acquisition cost (WAC) for brand-name prescription drugs like Jardiance.
1. Start with a SingleCare savings card
Your first step should be SingleCare. A SingleCare coupon can lower the cost of a Jardiance prescription by almost half to $530 per month, totaling approximately $4,100 in savings per year. Jardiance coupons can be selected based on the lowest price or the most convenient pharmacy. A free coupon will instantly save money on a Jardiance prescription, but the SingleCare discount card can be used for thousands of prescriptions.
2. Look for other discount programs
Some patient assistance programs are not sponsored by pharmaceutical companies. One such program is SimpleFill. Becoming a SimpleFill member is another avenue to accessing free or reduced-cost medications for the uninsured. Their eligibility requirements may vary from those of drug company-sponsored programs, so it’s never a bad idea to check.
3. Sign up for health insurance
Health insurance is often more affordable than people think, particularly when compared to paying full price for brand-name prescription medications. High out-of-pocket costs could be significantly reduced with a health insurance medication benefit. Medicaid is an excellent option for those who can’t afford health insurance. Eligible patients pay $10 or less per month for their Jardiance prescription. Contact your state’s Medicaid office or fill out an enrollment application on your state’s Medicaid website to determine if you qualify. For those with Medicare health insurance coverage, Extra Help is a program that assists those with limited income or resources to pay for prescription medications.
4. Get medical advice about other diabetes medications
Three other brand-name drugs are in the same SGLT2 inhibitor class as Jardiance, but their cash prices are less expensive. In particular, Steglatro (ertugliflozin) is half the cost of Jardiance, but it is only prescribed to people with Type 2 diabetes. If SGLT2 inhibitors are still too expensive, other antidiabetic medications may be just as effective at controlling blood sugar. Talk to your healthcare provider for other options to manage your Type 2 diabetes.
5. Shop around
Jardiance cash prices vary by pharmacy. It is always a good idea to price-shop prescription medications. In addition, some pharmacies may provide improved pricing when purchasing a 90-day supply of Jardiance over just a one-month supply.
6. Find local community health resources
If you live in a populated area, community health clinics and organizations may provide financial assistance for free or low-cost medications, health care, or even health insurance. Contact your city or county’s health department for additional information about community healthcare organizations.
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