{"id":51311,"date":"2022-06-13T17:59:13","date_gmt":"2022-06-13T21:59:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=51311"},"modified":"2026-03-30T13:09:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T17:09:56","slug":"jardiance-generic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/jardiance-generic\/","title":{"rendered":"When will a generic for Jardiance be available?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve ever been shocked by the price at the pharmacy counter, you\u2019re not alone. <\/span>Jardiance<\/span><\/a> (active ingredient <\/span>empagliflozin<\/span>) is a widely prescribed <\/span>brand-name<\/span> medication for managing <\/span>Type 2 diabetes<\/span><\/a>. It can also reduce the risk of <\/span>cardiovascular disease<\/span> and <\/span>cardiovascular death<\/span> in people with <\/span>heart failure<\/span> and <\/span>Type 2 diabetes<\/span>. However, the cost can be challenging with no generic for <\/span>Jardiance<\/span> currently available. Here\u2019s what you need to know about <\/span>Jardiance’s<\/span> generic availability, how much it costs, and ways to save in the meantime.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\tGet free coupon<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\tSee Jardiance prices at all pharmacies<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n

RELATED: <\/b>Are generic drugs as good as <\/b>brand-name<\/b> medicines?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Is there a generic for <\/span>Jardiance<\/span>?<\/span><\/h2>\n

No. Although the U.S. <\/span>Food and Drug Administration<\/span> (<\/span>FDA<\/span>) has approved a version of generic <\/span>empagliflozin<\/span>, it is not available in the U.S. at this time. Only the <\/span>brand-name<\/span> version is available in 10 and 25 mg tablet strengths. That means if you\u2019re prescribed <\/span>Jardiance<\/span>, you\u2019re paying for the <\/span>brand-name<\/span> medication, which typically comes with a higher price tag.<\/span><\/p>\n

How much does <\/span>brand-name<\/span> Jardiance cost<\/span>?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The cost of <\/span>brand-name<\/span> Jardiance<\/span> will depend on several factors, including the quantity and strength you need, your insurance coverage, and your pharmacy. People without health insurance often need to pay the full cash price of<\/span> $825 for a 30-day supply of 25 mg of <\/span>Jardiance<\/span><\/a>. This adds up to over $10,000 for one year of treatment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to save on <\/span>Jardiance<\/span> until a generic is available<\/span><\/h2>\n

Although there may not be a generic alternative for <\/span>Jardiance<\/span> for several more months, there are ways to help you save money on your prescription medication in the meantime.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1. SingleCare <\/span>coupons<\/span><\/h3>\n

SingleCare offers discounts on many prescription medications at no cost to you, including <\/span>Jardiance<\/span>. Anyone in the United States can use these <\/span>free <\/span>Jardiance<\/span> coupons<\/span><\/a> at participating pharmacy locations, regardless of insurance or Medicare status. Depending on the pharmacy you choose, a 30-day supply of <\/span>Jardiance<\/span> can cost less than $255 for 30, 25 mg tablets with SingleCare. Additionally, you can use a SingleCare <\/span>prescription discount card<\/span><\/a> on most <\/span>prescription drugs<\/span>, not just <\/span>Jardiance<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Get <\/b>coupons<\/b> for diabetes drugs & supplies<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

2. Manufacturer <\/span>coupons<\/span><\/h3>\n

Manufacturers may sometimes offer <\/span>coupons<\/span> and rebates to help reduce the out-of-pocket costs of your prescription medications. Eligibility for these offers is generally strict, so contact the manufacturer to determine eligibility requirements and the specific offer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Free trials<\/span><\/h3>\n

In addition to manufacturer <\/span>coupons<\/span>, many drug manufacturers offer free trials of their medications to help you determine if their medication will work for your specific needs. Your <\/span>healthcare provider<\/span> may also have free samples available for you to try. However, these savings methods will only get you by in a pinch.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Patient assistance programs<\/span><\/h3>\n

Drug manufacturers and nonprofit organizations offer patient assistance programs to provide discounted or free medications to lower-income patients.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, the <\/span>Boehringer Ingelheim<\/span> (BI) Cares Patient Assistance Program<\/span><\/a> is a charitable program that helps older adults and families with limited income get <\/span>Boehringer Ingelheim<\/span> medications for free or at a discounted price.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Other <\/span>assistance programs<\/span><\/a> with varying eligibility may also be available for those who do not meet the eligibility requirements for assistance through BI.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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When will generic <\/span>Jardiance<\/span> be available?<\/span><\/h2>\n

A patent<\/a> for Jardiance has been granted to <\/span>Boehringer Ingelheim<\/span>, the drug\u2019s manufacturer. This patent includes <\/span>drug exclusivity<\/span><\/a> until at least 2029. However, other secondary patents and exclusivity protections are in place. This means generic versions of <\/span>Jardiance<\/span> can\u2019t be on the market until these patent protections have expired. At that time, the generic drug will be available. <\/span><\/p>\n

We may see a generic version of <\/span>Jardiance<\/span> sometime in 2029. This could help drastically lower the cost of prescription <\/span>empagliflozin<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In fact, according to the <\/span>FDA<\/span><\/a>, with just one generic producer, the cost of a generic drug is 39% lower on average than the cost of the <\/span>brand-name<\/span> drug. With two generic producers, the cost of the generic drugs is an average of 54% lower than that of the <\/span>brand-name<\/span> drug. With six or more generic producers, the cost of the generic drugs is an average of 95% lower than the cost of the <\/span>brand-name<\/span> drug.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cGeneric drug competition generally drives down <\/span>prescription drug<\/span> costs, ultimately leading to more affordable drug prices,\u201d says Aleem Kanji, MD, a board-certified endocrinologist and owner of Ethos Endocrinology in Houston, Texas. \u201cAs a result, drug adherence is often higher since it removes cost as a barrier to taking the medication as prescribed.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n