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Key takeaways
With the Farxiga savings card, you may be able to get Farxiga for free if you meet eligibility requirements.
SingleCare coupons can bring down the cost of Farxiga by as much as 25%.
A generic version of Farxiga has been approved by the FDA but is not yet available.
Farxiga (dapagliflozin) is a once-daily oral tablet prescribed to patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus, heart failure, chronic kidney disease, or heart disease. AstraZeneca manufactures this brand-name version of dapagliflozin—a sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitor that lowers blood sugar levels by preventing the kidneys from reabsorbing sugar created by your body, and removing sugar in the urine.
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Dapagliflozin, the generic version of Farxiga, was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2022, but it is not yet available in pharmacies. Until an affordable generic version is available, there are several ways to save on Farxiga, including using the Farxiga copay card.
How much does Farxiga cost?
The cost of Farxiga without insurance is close to $800 for a month’s supply, although the retail price ultimately varies by factors such as dosage, location, and pharmacy. At the time this article was written, pharmacies were charging an average of $796 for 30, 10 mg tablets.
Farxiga is usually covered by health insurance and Medicare Part D plans, but the out-of-pocket cost may be higher than other drugs because many insurance plans put Farxiga in higher copay tiers. Medicaid coverage varies by state.
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AstraZeneca, the manufacturer of Farxiga, provides information to help patients estimate their out-of-pocket costs for the drug, although it ultimately depends on the type of health insurance they have and the details of their policy:
- For people with employer or individual private insurance, the average out-of-pocket cost is $25.54 per month.
- For people with Medicare Part D coverage, the average out-of-pocket cost is $38.82 per month.
- For people with Medicaid, the average out-of-pocket costs vary by state.
Can I get Farxiga for free?
AstraZeneca offers a Prescription Savings Program called AZ&Me through which eligible individuals can get Farxiga for free if they don’t have health insurance or are on Medicare and having trouble affording their medications. You can read more about the Farxiga patient assistance program here.
Farxiga savings card program
The Farxiga savings card program allows patients to get their Farxiga for as little as $0 per month. You may be eligible for the Farxiga savings card program if you meet each of the following requirements:
- You are a resident of the United States or Puerto Rico and over 18 years old.
- You are insured by commercial insurance that does not cover the entire cost of your prescription, or you are uninsured and are responsible for the cost of your prescriptions.
- You have a valid prescription for Farxiga (dapagliflozin)
Patients enrolled in a state or federally funded prescription insurance program, such as Medicaid or Medicare, are not eligible.
Insured patients who present the Farxiga savings card at participating pharmacies will pay as low as $0 per 30-day supply, subject to a maximum savings of $175 per 30-day supply. For uninsured patients who use the Farxiga savings card, AstraZeneca will pay up to the first $150, and the patient will be responsible for any remaining balance for each monthly prescription.
How to save money on Farxiga
If you don’t meet eligibility requirements for either the Farxiga savings card program or its patient assistance program, you can still save money on your Farxiga prescription. A free Farxiga coupon from SingleCare can save you over $200 per month, depending on the pharmacy you use. Just show the coupon to your pharmacist when paying for your prescription.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Farxiga?
There are several Farxiga alternatives, but a few are just as expensive or cost even more than Farxiga. That said, there are a couple of lower-cost alternatives you may want to speak with your healthcare provider about:
- Metformin is the preferred initial drug and commonly used maintenance drug for Type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is a generic medication, often referred to by the brand name Glucophage, but Glucophage is no longer available as a brand-name drug. Metformin is effective and generally well-tolerated. It may also be more suitable than Farxiga for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. The average retail price of metformin is $190 for 60, 500 mg tablets, but you can pay as low as $3.62 with a SingleCare metformin coupon.
- Glipizide is a generic medication used to treat Type 2 diabetes. It’s sold under the brand names Glucotrol and Glucotrol XL. Glipizide is an older drug with a proven track record. The average retail price of Glipizide is $10.00 for 180 tablets, but a SingleCare coupon can lower the price to as low as $5.49.
Sources
- Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, National Kidney Foundation
- 2022 first generic drug approvals, Food and Drug Administration (2022)
- Savings and insurance support, Farxiga
