How much is Farxiga without insurance?

Is Farxiga covered by insurance? | How much does Farxiga cost without insurance? | How to get Farxiga without insurance

Taken as a tablet each morning, Farxiga reduces blood sugar in people with Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Farxiga can also, slow the progression of chronic kidney disease. That’s because the active ingredient, dapagliflozin, works directly on the kidneys to lower both blood glucose and sodium levels, ultimately protecting the kidneys. The FDA approved Farxiga for the management of Type 2 diabetes. Still, Farxiga was subsequently also FDA-approved to treat heart failure, chronic kidney disease, and people with both heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. It is not an appropriate treatment for Type 1 diabetes. Farxiga is a brand-name drug and is priced accordingly. There are currently no generic versions. 

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What is the generic for Farxiga?

Dapagliflozin is the active ingredient in Farxiga. It is not currently available as a generic, so people will have to pay the full retail price for the brand-name versions: Farxiga (dapagliflozin), Xigduo XR (dapagliflozin and metformin), and Qtern (dapagliflozin and saxagliptin). The soonest generic dapagliflozin tablets may be available in the U.S. is in 2030.

Is Farxiga covered by insurance?

The majority of people with health insurance coverage or Medicare Part D are covered by Farxiga. Still, the out-of-pocket cost may be higher than other drugs because many insurance plans put Farxiga in higher copay tiers. They may also charge additional fees for deductibles, coinsurance, or coverage gap costs. Medicaid coverage varies by state. 

How much does Farxiga cost without insurance?

On average, 30, 10 mg Farxiga tablets cost $780, about $8 per tablet. Taken once per day, 30 Farxiga tablets are enough to last for 30 days, so an entire year of Farxiga therapy could total up to $9,000.

The prescriber may be able to suggest lower-priced treatment options. The active ingredient in Farxiga, dapagliflozin, belongs to a new class of antidiabetic drugs called SGLT2 inhibitors. Unfortunately, all are premium-priced brand-name drugs like Farxiga. They include Invokana (canagliflozin), Jardiance (empagliflozin), and Steglatro (ertugliflozin). Except for Steglatro, all cost about the same as Farxiga. Though less costly, Steglatro will cost an average of $450 for a 30-day supply. 

Chances are that people prescribed Farxiga have taken other antidiabetic medications. They either haven’t worked well at controlling blood sugar levels, or the side effects have caused problems. Ask the prescriber about lower-cost generic antidiabetic drugs that haven’t been tried yet. These may include metformin, sulfonylureas, thiazolidinediones, starch blockers, and meglitinides.

Over-the-counter medications and supplements are not suitable substitutes for prescription medications used to treat Type 2 diabetes, heart failure, or kidney problems.

However, switching to another drug isn’t the only way to save money. People with a SingleCare prescription discount card can reduce the monthly cost of Farxiga to as low as $300, a savings of over 50%.

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Prescription drug prices often change. These are the most accurate medication prices at the time of publishing. The listed price without insurance references the price of brand-name drugs (unless otherwise specified). The listed SingleCare price references the price of generic drugs if available. Click the link under “Savings options” to see the latest drug prices.

How to get Farxiga without insurance

Newer diabetes medications like Farxiga are effective but cost more than traditional diabetes drugs. Filling a Farxiga prescription may be challenging for people without health insurance coverage. AstraZeneca’s patient assistance program, AZ&Me, will help some people, but only those who meet strict eligibility requirements. Rebates and manufacturer coupons are currently not on offer. That means the first place for uninsured people to find Farxiga savings is to rely on a SingleCare prescription discount card.

1. Use a SingleCare savings card to save money on Farxiga

The lowest SingleCare discount price for a 30-day supply of Farxiga is about $300, a savings of over $400 off the average retail price. Discount prices will vary by participating pharmacies, but it’s easy to browse available discounts on SingleCare’s Farxiga coupons page. Read the FAQs section on this page for additional information on saving money. Then locate the nearest participating pharmacies using SingleCare’s pharmacy finder page.

2. Use SingleCare to find the lowest price for Farxiga

Consult SingleCare’s Farxiga price history table to find the lowest average pharmacy price. The lowest retail price is at least $80 cheaper than the highest pharmacy price.

3. Consider health insurance

Type 2 diabetes is a lifetime medical condition. When all the costs are added up, purchasing healthcare insurance may be the best way to save money. Start with your state’s health insurance marketplace to research the cost and benefits of offering health insurance policies. Make sure Farxiga is covered before committing to a policy.

4. Consider subsidized health insurance 

Medicaid or Medicare Low Income Subsidy are viable options for people who can’t afford health insurance or Medicare Part D. Both have the same requirements, so consult your state’s Medicaid website for eligibility and enrollment information.

5. Consider switching to generic antidiabetic medications

If affordability is too great an obstacle to overcome, ask the prescribing healthcare provider for medical advice about other treatment options. Combining other generic prescription drugs may be an effective and affordable treatment option.