Metformin ER Coupons & Prices

Metformin ER FAQs

How much does Metformin ER cost without insurance?

The retail price of Metformin ER without insurance coverage is $61.19, but you can use a free SingleCare card and pay as low as $4.00 for 90, 500mg tablet extended release 24 hours. 

How much does Metformin ER cost with insurance?

Metformin ER is covered by nearly all health insurance plans without restrictions. The copay costs should be low, but it depends on the insurance plan’s formulary. With a SingleCare Metformin ER coupon without insurance, you could pay as little as $4.00 for 90, 500mg tablet extended release 24 hours. This could be cheaper than using insurance. 

Does Medicare cover Metformin ER?

Metformin ER is covered by nearly all Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage drug plans without restrictions. The copay cost should be low, but this may vary between plans. SingleCare may be a more affordable option than Medicare, so take your SingleCare prescription discount card to a local participating pharmacy and pay only $4.00 for 90, 500mg tablet extended release 24 hours.

Does Medicaid cover Metformin ER?

Metformin ER is covered by nearly all Medicaid plans. The copay cost should be low, but the out-of-pocket cost may vary by state. Sometimes, it may be worth using your SingleCare savings card instead of Medicaid. For Metformin ER, you could pay as little as $4.00 for 90, 500mg tablet extended release 24 hours.

What is the brand name for Metformin ER?

The brand-name versions of Metformin ER, Glucophage XR, Fortamet, and Glumetza, are no longer available in the United States. Each branded formulation has a unique release mechanism, and the generic versions align to the brand names. Your pharmacist will select your generic metformin based on how your prescriber writes the prescription order. The selection most likely will affect your cost, especially if you do not have insurance coverage. The generic for Glucophage XR is typically the most cost-effective because this formulation has the lowest cost. 

Ways to save on Metformin ER

The most reliable way to save money on Metformin ER is to use a free coupon from SingleCare at participating pharmacies. The lowest SingleCare price for Metformin ER is 4.00 for 90, 500mg tablet extended release 24 hours. For people who join SingleCare’s loyalty savings program, bonus savings on future drug purchases are earned just by using SingleCare discount coupons.

Other opportunities to save money on commonly-prescribed generic drugs like Metformin ER are limited. Typically, no manufacturer rebates, discount coupons, or patient assistance programs are available. Here are some alternative ways to reduce the out-of-pocket cost of Metformin ER.

• Income-eligible patients should explore Medicaid or Medicare Low-Income Subsidy. This can help reduce the cost of common generic drugs.

• Income-eligible patients can also enroll in drug savings programs at local 340B clinics or hospitals.

• Even people with substantial income could save significantly by finding the lowest price for Metformin ER at local pharmacies.

• Purchasing a 90-day supply of Metformin ER may reduce the cost per pill, but you may need a new prescription.

• Pay special attention to the release formulation being dispensed. Ask your prescriber or pharmacist to ensure the prescription is written to allow the lowest cost product to be dispensed.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Metformin ER?

The cheapest alternative to Metformin ER is immediate-release metformin, but switching will only save a few dollars a month. Doctors consider metformin the first-line and most basic treatment for Type 2 diabetes, so they only use other drugs when metformin treatment is not sufficient to control blood glucose levels. You can ask the prescribing healthcare professional for medical advice about other FDA-approved Type 2 diabetes drugs, but they cost more than metformin. Over-the-counter medicines or supplements promoted as remedies for lowering blood sugar cannot effectively substitute for metformin.