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Is Jardiance covered by insurance? | How much does Jardiance cost without insurance? | How to get Jardiance without insurance?
Jardiance (empagliflozin) is a brand-name prescription drug that helps people with Type 2 diabetes control blood sugar levels. It is also used to reduce the risk of heart attack and other problems in patients with both Type 2 diabetes and heart disease, including certain types of congestive heart failure. Belonging to a family of anti-diabetic medications called SGLT2 inhibitors, Jardiance causes higher levels of glucose and sodium to be eliminated through the urine, helping to lower blood sugar and, by lowering sodium levels, bringing down blood pressure, an additional benefit for people with heart problems.
Most people will take a 10 mg or 25 mg tablet once every morning, but they may experience side effects such as low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), urinary tract infections, and yeast infections. Unfortunately, Jardiance is only available as a brand-name drug. People without insurance are likely to pay full retail price for Jardiance, but there are a few ways to make this drug more affordable.
Is Jardiance covered by insurance?
Jardiance is covered by some insurance plans and most Medicare and Medicaid plans. Some plans may require that less expensive medications be tried first before approving a Jardiance prescription. Many plans may have quantity restrictions.
How much does Jardiance cost without insurance?
People without health insurance will often need to pay the full cash price, $742.41, for a 30-day supply of Jardiance. That works out to almost $9,000 for one year of treatment. People with health insurance will pay less, though copay costs may vary based on the plan and its formulary.
There are only three other drugs that work like Jardiance and they are all brand-name drugs. While still carrying a premium price, they can be slightly less expensive alternatives to Jardiance. 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. 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.
How to get Jardiance without insurance? |
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| Drug Name | Price without insurance | SingleCare price | Savings Options |
| Jardiance (empagliflozin) | $742 per 30, 25 mg tablets |
$365 per 30, 25 mg tablets |
See update prices |
| Steglatro (ertugliflozin) | $361 per 30, 15 mg tablets |
Not available at this time but check back regularly | See updated prices |
| Invokana (canagliflozin) | $573 per 30, 300 mg tablets |
Not available at this time but check back regularly | See updated prices |
| Farxiga (dapagliflozin) | $739 per 30, 10 mg tablets |
$336 per 30, 10 mg tablets |
See updated prices |
Prescription drug prices often change. These are the most accurate medication prices at the time of publishing.
How to get Jardiance without insurance
For the uninsured, the long-term cost of Jardiance treatment is pretty steep—almost $9,000 a year at full price. The manufacturer may have patient assistance programs or manufacturer coupons for uninsured or underinsured patients. That’s a good place to start, but not everyone will meet the eligibility requirements. There are, however, more certain and more enduring ways to save on brand-name prescription drugs.
1. Start with a SingleCare coupon
Your first step should be SingleCare. A Jardiance coupon from SingleCare can cut the price of a Jardiance prescription in half to as little as $365 per month. Jardiance coupons can be selected based on the lowest price or the most convenient or trusted 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. Get health insurance
Health insurance is always an option for many people lacking health insurance. It 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.
3. Sign up for Medicaid
For those who truly can’t afford health insurance, Medicaid is an excellent option. 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 find out if you qualify.
4. Get medical advice about other diabetes medications
Three other brand-name drugs are similar to Jardiance. They are all SGLT2 inhibitors like Jardiance, but they 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 still be just as effective at controlling blood sugar.
5. Shop around
Jardiance prices vary by pharmacy. It always pays to price-shop prescription medications.
6. Find local community health resources
If you live in a populated area, there may be community health clinics and organizations that can help provide free or low-cost medications, health care, or even health insurance. Start by contacting your city or county’s health department for additional information about community healthcare organizations.
