{"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":"2026-05-04T18:25:57","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T22:25:57","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":"

Jardiance<\/span><\/a> (empagliflozin) is a brand-name SGLT2 inhibitor used to treat <\/span>Type 2 diabetes<\/span><\/a> and reduce the risk of death in adults with Type 2 diabetes and heart disease. It\u2019s also approved to lower the risk of death and hospital visits in adults with heart failure or chronic kidney disease. There is currently no generic Jardiance available in the United States, although the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has tentatively approved generic products. Manufacturers of generic Jardiance are unable to launch their products until Boehringer Ingelheim\u2019s patent expires, which isn\u2019t expected until 2029 or later.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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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<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Jardiance generic availability<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

Generic name<\/b><\/td>\nEmpagliflozin<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Is there a generic available for sale in the U.S.?<\/b><\/td>\nNo<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
When will a generic be available?<\/b><\/td>\n2029 or later<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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

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

No. A generic version of Jardiance is not available in the U.S. at this time. Only the brand-name version is available, in 10 and 25 mg tablet strengths. That means if you\u2019re prescribed Jardiance, you\u2019re paying for the brand-name medication, which typically costs more. Several generic drug manufacturers have filed Abbreviated New Drug Applications (ANDAs) with the FDA, and some have received tentative approval. A tentative approval means the generic meets the FDA\u2019s standards for quality, safety, and effectiveness, but the product can\u2019t be marketed until the brand\u2019s patent protections expire.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

A <\/span>patent<\/span><\/a> for Jardiance has been granted to Boehringer Ingelheim, 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 Jardiance can\u2019t be on the market until these patent protections have expired. At that time, the generic drug may become available.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

\u201cGeneric drug competition generally drives down prescription drug 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

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

The cost of brand-name Jardiance 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 around <\/span>$820 for a 30-day supply of 25 mg of Jardiance<\/span><\/a>, which can add up to almost $10,000 for one year of treatment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A <\/span>SingleCare coupon<\/span><\/a> can help lower that cost. Depending on the pharmacy, a 30-day supply of 25 mg Jardiance could cost about $206 with a free SingleCare coupon at participating pharmacies such as Kroger and Harris Teeter. The <\/span>SingleCare discount card<\/span><\/a> can also be used on most prescription drugs, not just Jardiance.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Brand Jardiance prices<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

Cost details<\/b><\/td>\nBrand-name Jardiance<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Average cost without insurance<\/span><\/td>\n$821 for 30, 25 mg tablets of brand-name Jardiance<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SingleCare\u2019s lowest price<\/span><\/td>\n$206 for 30, 25 mg tablets of brand-name Jardiance at Kroger<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Free coupons<\/span><\/td>\nJardiance coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Is Jardiance covered by insurance?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Many commercial insurance plans, Medicare Part D plans, and Medicaid programs cover Jardiance. However, coverage can depend on the plan and may require <\/span>prior authorization<\/span><\/a> or <\/span>step therapy<\/span><\/a>. According to the <\/span>manufacturer<\/span><\/a>, about 84% of people with Medicare pay between $0 and $50 per month for Jardiance, while Medicaid copays typically range from $0 to $10 for a 30-day supply.<\/span><\/p>\n

How do you get Jardiance covered by insurance?<\/span><\/h2>\n

If your plan does not cover Jardiance, they might prefer you to switch to an <\/span>alternative in the plan\u2019s formulary<\/span><\/a>, such as another SGLT2 inhibitor or an older generic diabetes medication. If Jardiance is clinically necessary, your prescriber can submit a prior authorization request or a <\/span>formulary exception<\/span><\/a> that explains the drug is medically necessary.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Generic alternatives to Jardiance<\/span><\/h2>\n

The only <\/span>generic SGLT2 inhibitor<\/span><\/a> approved in the United States is dapagliflozin, known by the brand name Farxiga. However, the other SGLT2 inhibitors, <\/span>Invokana<\/span><\/a> (canagliflozin) and <\/span>Steglatro<\/span><\/a> (ertugliflozin), are not currently available as generics and may cost more. Other classes of diabetes medications have generic versions that may be less expensive. Common <\/span>Jardiance alternatives<\/span><\/a> with generic options may include:<\/span><\/p>\n