{"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":"2026-06-11T15:21:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T11:21:10","slug":"rybelsus-savings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/rybelsus-savings\/","title":{"rendered":"Rybelsus savings guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/rybelsus\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rybelsus<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (semaglutide) is a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/glp-1-agonists\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GLP-1 agonist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat Type 2 diabetes. It\u2019s also <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/rybelsus-weight-loss\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prescribed off-label for weight loss<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you\u2019ve been prescribed Rybelsus or are considering it, it\u2019s important to know the costs associated with this medication. Keep reading to learn more about costs, insurance coverage, and the best way to save on Rybelsus based on your insurance and income.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/resources\/diabetes\"><b>Coupons for popular diabetes drugs<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-does-rybelsus-cost\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much does Rybelsus cost?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The average cost of Rybelsus without insurance is <span class=\"scdp scdp-unc-price\">$1,175.36<\/span> for a 30-day supply of 14 mg tablets. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/rybelsus-generic\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There currently aren\u2019t any generic versions of this antidiabetic medication<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/rybelsus-without-insurance\/\"><b>How much is Rybelsus without insurance?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"rybelsus-insurance-coverage\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rybelsus insurance coverage<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, you may be able to receive insurance coverage for these medications through your commercial or private insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid.\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 commercial insurance recipients and 95% of Medicare Part D recipients receive coverage for Rybelsus when prescribed to treat Type 2 diabetes. Many insurance companies list Rybelsus as a preferred drug on their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/what-is-a-formulary\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">formulary<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is a list of prescription drugs covered by your health insurance company or prescription drug plan.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s an example of estimated copayments for commercial insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid recipients:<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\" singlecare-table\" role=\"table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"4\">\n<h3 id=\"how-much-does-rybelsus-cost-with-insurance\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much does Rybelsus cost with insurance?<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"header-row\">\n<td><b>Health insurance plan<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Patient copay<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Tier<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Formulary<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/does-aetna-cover-rybelsus\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aetna Standard Plan<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Varies by plan<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preferred brand<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/fm.formularynavigator.com\/FBO\/41\/2026_Aetna_Standard_Plan.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2026 Aetna Standard plan drug list<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/does-blue-cross-blue-shield-cover-rybelsus\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blue Cross and Blue Shield Federal Employee Program<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35%-40% coinsurance<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tier 2 &#8211; Preferred brand-name drugs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fepblue.org\/-\/media\/FEPBlue-Sitecore-10-Media\/PDFs\/Brochures\/2026\/FEP2026AbbrevFormularyBook-R60-WCAG.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2026 abbreviated formulary<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/does-united-healthcare-cover-rybelsus\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UnitedHealthcare<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$47 for a 30-day supply<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tier 3 &#8211; Preferred brand<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhc.com\/medicare\/alphadog\/PDNV25PD0229853_001\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UCH (PHP) summary of benefits 2025<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/does-united-healthcare-cover-rybelsus\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$40 for a 30-day supply<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tier 3 &#8211; Preferred brand<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/dchr.dc.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/dc\/sites\/DCHR\/publication\/attachments\/United%20Healthcare%20Medicare%20Advantage%20Non-Pension%20Summary%20of%20Benefits%2013708.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage (PPO) summary of benefits 2025<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/new-york-medicaid-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State of New York Medicaid<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$0-$10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-preferred drug, prior authorization may be required<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.emedny.org\/info\/formfile.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicaid pharmacy list of reimbursable drugs<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">* We chose New York as our sample because the 15th Congressional District in the Bronx, NY has <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kff.org\/medicaid\/congressional-district-interactive-map-medicaid-enrollment-by-eligibility-group\/#:~:text=The%20top%2010%20Republican%20districts,)%20and%20CA25%20(397%2C400).\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one of the highest Medicaid enrollment rates in the U.S.<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With these estimated prices, please note that your Rybelsus coverage and copayment vary depending on where you live and your plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many insurance plans will only cover Rybelsus 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 health insurance plan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that may be required before you receive a medical service or prescription medication. If prior authorization stands in the way of getting a Rybelsus prescription, you can work with your healthcare provider 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, an insurance company may require step therapy before paying for Rybelsus. \u201cStep therapy is when treatment failure of other medications is documented to get the medication in question approved,\u201d says <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/anniedepasquale\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Annie DePasquale, MD<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 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;\">It\u2019s also important to note that if you\u2019re trying to get Rybelsus prescribed for off-label weight loss or weight management, most insurers won\u2019t pay for the medication. It may be best to consider other approved weight-loss medications, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/wegovy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wegovy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/zepbound\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zepbound<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, to increase your chances of approval.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-get-rybelsus-for-free\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can I get Rybelsus for free?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One way you may be able to get Rybelsus for free is through a patient savings program. \u201cI always recommend that patients look into savings programs offered by the pharmaceutical company specifically, as many have some options depending on clinical eligibility and financial hardship,\u201d says Dr. DePasquale.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the NovoNordisk Patient Assistance Program has criteria around income and insurance status, so not everyone will be eligible for this savings offer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-get-rybeslus-cheaper\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to get Rybeslus cheaper<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re uninsured or find that your insurance doesn\u2019t provide coverage for Rybelsus, there are other routes you can pursue to get savings on this antidiabetic drug.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"1-free-rybelsus-coupons\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Free Rybelsus coupons<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Who can use it: Anyone with a valid prescription<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SingleCare offers free coupons for Rybelsus and thousands of other prescription drugs. You could save hundreds of dollars just by taking a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/rybelsus\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rybelsus coupon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the pharmacy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike many other prescription savings options, you can use SingleCare whether you\u2019re insured or or not. In fact, using this coupon may even be lower than your copay with insurance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you\u2019ve previously used the manufacturer coupon, you can switch to a SingleCare coupon if you meet the maximum savings limit of the manufacturer coupon.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<div id=\"coupon-cta\" class=\"coupon-cta master-template\">\n\t\t\t<p id=\"headline\">Save up to 80% on Rybelsus with SingleCare<\/p>\n\t\t\t<p id=\"subheadline\">Different pharmacies offer different prices for the same medication. SingleCare helps find the best price for you.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"details-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"details\">\n\t\t\t\t\tRybelsus 14 mg (30 Tablets)\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"address\">\n\t\t\t\t\t23666 - Hampton, VA\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"api-response\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"coupon\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"logo\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.singlecare.com\/content\/images\/pharmacy\/logo-color-kroger.svg\" alt=\"Kroger Pharmacy\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"price\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"price-number\">\n\t\t\t\t\t$903.43<br\/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"price-signup\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"info-icon\">i<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tPrice with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/rybelsus#blog-cta\">signup<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"couponbtn\">\n\t\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/rybelsus#blog-cta\">Get free coupon<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"coupon\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"logo\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.singlecare.com\/content\/images\/pharmacy\/logo-color-harristeeter.svg\" alt=\"Harris Teeter Pharmacy\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"price\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"price-number\">\n\t\t\t\t\t$903.43<br\/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"price-signup\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"info-icon\">i<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tPrice with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/rybelsus#blog-cta\">signup<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"couponbtn\">\n\t\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/rybelsus#blog-cta\">Get free coupon<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/rybelsus#blog-cta\" class=\"coupon-see-all-btn\">See Rybelsus prices at all pharmacies<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<h3 id=\"2-compare-prices-at-local-pharmacies\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Compare prices at local pharmacies<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drug prices vary by pharmacy. To make sure you get the best price, compare Rybelsus costs at pharmacies near you before each refill. At the time of publishing, you could save more than $150 on Rybelsus simply by switching your pharmacy. Use SingleCare to enter your prescription details and ZIP code to compare Rybelsus prices near you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"3-manufacturer-s-savings-card\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Manufacturer\u2019s savings card<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Who can use it: People enrolled in private\/commercial insurance<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Novo Nordisk may offer a Rybelsus manufacturer coupon that eligible patients can use to lower prices. You may be eligible to use this coupon if you have private or commercial insurance. If you\u2019re enrolled in Medicare, Medigap, DOD, VA, TRICARE, Medicaid, or any other state or federal insurance programs, you cannot apply for this Rybelsus savings card. Savings are capped at a certain dollar amount per refill.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"4-bulk-order-medication\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Bulk-order medication<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another option to get Rybelsus 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 healthcare provider may be able to write a Rybelsus prescription for a 90-day supply.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"5-non-profit-organizations\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Non-profit organizations<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Who can use it: People who meet certain income requirements<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several nonprofit organizations may help you cover the costs of Rybelsus and other prescription medications. Some organizations, like HealthWell Foundation, PAN Foundation, and the NovoCare Patient Assistance Program, provide financial assistance in the form of patient assistance programs, coupons, rebates, savings cards, free trial offers, and free samples. However, these organizations often require you to meet certain income requirements before providing financial assistance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"6-rybelsus-savings-for-medicare-patients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Rybelsus savings for Medicare patients<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Who can use it: Medicare Part D recipients who meet certain income criteria<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may be eligible for the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/medicare-extra-help\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extra Help program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you&#8217;re a Medicare Part D recipient. This program helps people with limited income to lower their Medicare copays, premiums, deductibles, and other medical costs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can apply for the Extra Help program if you have full Medicaid 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 brand-name drugs like Rybelsus.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"7-rybelsus-free-trial\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Rybelsus free trial<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may be able to get <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novomedlink.com\/samples.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free samples of Rybelsus<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from your healthcare provider. 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 healthcare provider if they offer any free Rybelsus samples.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-there-a-cheaper-alternative-to-rybelsus\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is there a cheaper alternative to Rybelsus?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, Rybelsus is not the only antidiabetic medication on the market. If you don\u2019t have insurance or your insurance provider doesn\u2019t cover Rybelsus, you and your healthcare provider can discuss alternative, potentially cheaper options that provide the same benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rybelsus is a GLP-1 agonist. \u201cRybelsus and other GLP-1 agonist medications work by improving blood sugar control via stimulating insulin release, suppressing glucagon, and slowing gastric emptying,\u201d says Dr. DePasquale. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/glp1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other GLP-1s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> used for Type 2 diabetes like Rybelsus include Ozempic, Trulicity, Victoza, and Mounjaro. Victoza is the cheapest GLP-1 alternative to Rybelsus since <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/victoza-generic\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it\u2019s now available as a generic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/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 Rybelsus alternatives,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> including their uses, dosages, and associated costs, with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/metformin-benefits\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metformin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> being the cheapest option.<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\" singlecare-table\" role=\"table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"4\">\n<h3 id=\"compare-rybelsus-alternatives\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compare Rybelsus alternatives<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/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 without insurance<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/ozempic\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ozempic (semaglutide)<\/span><\/a><\/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;\">0.25-2 mg injected under the skin once a week<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,391 for 1, 3 ml of 2 mg\/3 ml pen<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/trulicity\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trulicity (dulaglutide)<\/span><\/a><\/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;\">0.75-4.5 mg injected under the skin once a week<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,396 for 4, 0.5 ml of 1.5 mg\/0.5 ml pen<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/liraglutide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generic Victoza (liraglutide)<\/span><\/a><\/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;\">0.6-1.8 mg injected under the skin once a week<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,171 for 3, 3 ml of 18 mg\/3 ml pen<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/dapagliflozin-propanediol\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generic Farxiga (dapagliflozin)<\/span><\/a><\/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;\">5-10 mg once a day<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$838 for 30, 10 mg tablets<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/mounjaro\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mounjaro (tirzepatide)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.5-15 mg injected under the skin once a week<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,532 for 4, 0.5 ml of 5 mg\/0.5 ml pen<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/metformin\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metformin<\/span><\/a><\/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><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$131 for 60, 500 mg tablets<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/januvia\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Januvia (sitagliptin)<\/span><\/a><\/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><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$698 for 30, 100 mg tablets<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/pioglitazone-hcl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generic Actos (pioglitazone)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15-45 mg once a day<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$849 for 90, 30 mg tablets<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please consult your healthcare provider to determine the best alternative to Rybelsus. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rybelsus (semaglutide) is a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 agonist) approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat Type 2 diabetes. It\u2019s also prescribed off-label for weight loss. If you\u2019ve been prescribed Rybelsus or are considering it, it\u2019s important to know the costs associated with this medication. 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