{"id":631606,"date":"2025-03-11T18:50:30","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T22:50:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=631606"},"modified":"2025-03-11T18:53:16","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T22:53:16","slug":"rybelsus-savings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/rybelsus-savings\/","title":{"rendered":"6 ways to save money on Rybelsus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/rybelsus\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rybelsus<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">semaglutide<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) is a prescription glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">agonist<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GLP-1<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">agonist<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) to treat <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> mellitus. However, a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare provider<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may prescribe the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">oral medication<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> off-label for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">weight loss<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rybelsus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and other <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GLP-1<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">agonist<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> medications work by improving <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blood sugar<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> control via stimulating insulin release, suppressing glucagon, and slowing gastric emptying,\u201d says Annie DePasquale, MD, a board-certified family medicine physician and the founder and CEO of Collaborating Docs in Arlington, Virginia<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve been prescribed <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rybelsus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or are considering it, it\u2019s important to know the costs associated with this medication. Continue reading to learn more about the costs of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rybelsus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, whether it\u2019s covered by insurance, and ways to lower your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">out-of-pocket costs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-does-rybelsus-cost\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much does <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rybelsus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cost?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/rybelsus\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">average retail price<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of a 30-day supply of 7 milligrams (mg) tablets is $1,358 out of pocket. There currently aren\u2019t any generic versions of this antidiabetic medication. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, you may be able to receive <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">insurance coverage<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for these medications through your commercial or private insurance, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicaid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novomedlink.com\/diabetes\/products\/treatments\/rybelsus\/cost-coverage.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Novo Nordisk<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the drug\u2019s manufacturer, roughly 98% of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">commercial insurance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> recipients and 95% of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicare Part D<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> recipients receive coverage for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rybelsus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is because many insurance companies list the medication as a preferred drug on their formulary, which is a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthcare.gov\/glossary\/formulary\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">list of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prescription drugs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> covered by your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">health insurance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> company or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prescription drug<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> plan.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s an example of estimated <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">copayments<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">commercial insurance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicaid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> recipients in Alabama, according to the drug\u2019s manufacturer:<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\" singlecare-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"header-row\">\n<td><b>Health insurance plan<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Patient <\/b><b>copay<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association FEP &#8211; Federal<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$15<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local Government <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health Insurance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Board (OptumRx)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$15<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northrop Grumman (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CVS<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Caremark)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$15<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State of Alabama<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$0 to $10<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health New England (MA)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$0 to $10<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With these estimated prices, please note that your coverage and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">copayment<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rybelsus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may vary depending on where you live and your plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">insurance plans<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will only cover <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rybelsus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you have prior authorization. A prior authorization, or preauthorization, is an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthcare.gov\/glossary\/prior-authorization\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">approval from your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">health insurance plan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that may be required before you receive a medical service or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prescription medication<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If prior authorization stands in the way of getting a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rybelsus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> prescription, you can work with your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare provider<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to get approval.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to prior authorization, Dr. Pasquale says an insurance company may require step therapy before paying for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rybelsus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u201cStep therapy is when treatment failure of other medications are documented to get the medication in question approved,\u201d she says.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s also important to note that if you\u2019re trying to get <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rybelsus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> prescribed for off-label <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">weight loss<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or weight management, most insurers won\u2019t pay for the medication. It may be best to consider other approved <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">weight loss<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> medications, such as Wegovy or Zepbound, to increase your chances of getting approved.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-get-rybelsus-for-free\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can I get <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rybelsus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for free?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One way you may be able to get <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rybelsus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is through a patient <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">savings program<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u201cI always recommend that patients look into <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">savings programs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offered by the pharmaceutical company specifically, as many have some options depending on clinical eligibility and financial hardship,\u201d <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/anniedepasquale\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. DePasquale<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> says.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-save-money-on-rybelsus\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to save money on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rybelsus<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re uninsured or find that your insurance doesn\u2019t provide coverage for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rybelsus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, there are other routes you can pursue to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">get savings<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on this antidiabetic drug. Here\u2019s how to get <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rybelsus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cheaper:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"1-free-singlecare-coupons\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Free <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SingleCare coupons<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription-discount-card\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SingleCare discount <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">savings card<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help you get the lowest price for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rybelsus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tablets. With this <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">savings card<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you pay as low as $857 for a 30-day supply of 7 mg tablets.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s great about this prescription <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">savings card<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is that you can use it whether or not you\u2019re insured. In fact, using this card can be much cheaper than using your insurance and paying a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">copay<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Some people can get up to 80% off their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prescription drug<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> prices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get this <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">discount card<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, search for your preferred pharmacy on the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rybelsus coupon<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> page on the SingleCare website. Next, click \u201cGet free coupon,\u201d which will provide a coupon you can save on your phone or print out. Simply show it to your pharmacist to get your discount.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/pharmacy-near-me\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pharmacy directory<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to find one that accepts the SingleCare <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">savings card<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"2-manufacturer-s-savings-card\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manufacturer\u2019s savings card<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Novo Nordisk<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may offer a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">savings card<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that eligible patients can use to purchase <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rybelsus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at much lower prices. You may be eligible to obtain these savings if you have private or commercial insurance. If you\u2019re enrolled in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Medigap, DOD, VA, TRICARE, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicaid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or any other state or federal insurance programs, you are ineligible to apply for this <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rybelsus savings card<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"3-bulk-order-medication\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Bulk-order medication<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another option to get <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rybelsus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cheaper is to get it in bulk. Before moving forward, you\u2019ll want to check in with your insurance company to see if this is approved. If they allow you to buy medication in bulk, your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare provider<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can put in a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rybelsus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> prescription at your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/mail-order-pharmacy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mail-order pharmacy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a 30- or 90-day supply.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"4-non-profit-organizations\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Non-profit organizations<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several non-profit organizations may help you pay for the costs of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rybelsus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and other <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prescription medications<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Some organizations may provide financial assistance for patients through <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">patient assistance programs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, coupons, rebates, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">savings cards<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, free trial offers, and free samples. However, these organizations may require you to meet certain eligibility requirements before providing financial assistance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"5-extra-help-program\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Extra Help program<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may be eligible for the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicare.gov\/basics\/costs\/help\/drug-costs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extra Help program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you&#8217;re a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicare Part D<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> recipient. This program helps people with financial difficulties and limited resources to pay <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">copays<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, premiums, deductibles, and other medical costs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can apply for the Extra Help program if you have full <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicaid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> coverage, are receiving help from your state to pay for your Part B premiums, and\/or are getting Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments. If you\u2019re accepted, you can expect to pay a lower price for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand-name<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> drugs like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rybelsus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"6-free-samples\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Free samples<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may be able to get free samples of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rybelsus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare provider<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Although this isn\u2019t a long-term solution, it allows you to get the medication for a limited time. Plus, if you\u2019re new to the medication, you can do a trial period to see if it\u2019s worth getting a long-term prescription. At your next medical appointment, you can ask your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare provider<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if they offer any free <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rybelsus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> samples.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-there-a-cheaper-alternative-to-rybelsus\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is there a cheaper alternative to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rybelsus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rybelsus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is not the only antidiabetic medication on the market. If you don\u2019t have insurance or your insurance provider doesn\u2019t cover <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rybelsus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you and your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare provider<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can discuss alternative, potentially cheaper options that provide the same benefits.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below are the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/rybelsus-alternatives\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">top <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rybelsus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> alternatives,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> including their uses, dosages, and associated costs:<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\" singlecare-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><span class=\"title\">Rybelsus alternatives<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"header-row\">\n<td><b>Drug name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Uses<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Dosage<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Cost<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ozempic<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">semaglutide<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes, risk reduction of heart-related events in people with Type 2 diabetes and heart disease, risk reduction of kidney failure in people with Type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.25 to 2 mg injected under the skin once a week<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/ozempic\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,351 for 1, 3 ml of 2 mg\/3 ml pen<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trulicity (dulaglutide)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes, risk reduction of heart-related events in people with Type 2 diabetes and heart disease<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.75 to 4.5 mg injected under the skin once a week<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/trulicity\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,327 for 4, 0.5 ml of 1.5 mg\/0.5 ml pen<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Victoza (liraglutide)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes, risk reduction of heart-related events in people with Type 2 diabetes and heart disease<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.6 to 1.8 mg injected under the skin once a week<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/victoza\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,440 for 3, 3 ml of 18 mg\/3 ml pen<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mounjaro (tirzepatide)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.5 to 15 mg injected under the skin once a week<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/mounjaro\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,461 for 4, 0.5 ml of 5 mg\/0.5 ml pen<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bydureon BCise (exenatide)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 mg injected under the skin once a week<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/bydureon-bcise\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,174 for 4, 0.85 ml of 2 mg\/0.85 ml pen<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glucophage (metformin)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">500 mg twice daily or 850 mg once daily<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/metformin-hcl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$165 for 60, 500 mg tablets<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Januvia (sitagliptin)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100 mg once a day<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/januvia\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$755 for 1, 30 tablets<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Actos (pioglitazone)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15 to 45 mg once a day<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/actos\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$730 for 30, 3 mg tablets<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Farxiga (dapagliflozin)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes, risk reduction of kidney failure in people with chronic kidney disease, risk reduction of heart-related events in people with heart failure<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 to 10 mg once a day<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/farxiga\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$821 for 30, 10 mg tablets<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please consult your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare provider<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to determine the best <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rybelsus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> alternative. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rybelsus (semaglutide) is a prescription glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 agonist) approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat Type 2 diabetes mellitus. 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