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Key takeaways
Synjardy is a prescription medication used with diet and exercise to help manage blood glucose levels in adults and some children with Type 2 diabetes.
Synjardy isn’t available as a generic, and a generic likely won’t be available for many years. Without insurance, a one-month supply of Synjardy can cost almost $800.
SingleCare’s discount card can significantly lower the cost of Synjardy. Other ways to make a Synjardy prescription more affordable include shopping around at different pharmacies and considering switching to a lower-cost alternative.
Synjardy (empagliflozin/metformin) is a prescription drug used with diet and exercise to manage blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 diabetes. It’s also FDA approved to reduce the risk of death due to heart problems in adults with Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Healthcare providers may also prescribe Synjardy to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death and hospitalization for heart failure in adults with Type 2 diabetes and heart failure. Synjardy comes as an oral tablet and is only available as a brand-name medication.
Without insurance, the average cost of Synjardy is $789 for 60, 12.5-1000 mg tablets. Although Synjardy isn’t available as a generic medication, there are a few ways to lower the cost of a prescription.
What is the generic for Synjardy?
Synjardy is a brand-name medication that contains the active ingredients metformin and empagliflozin. It’s not available in a generic version. Synjardy was approved by the FDA in 2015. Drug manufacturers can hold patent rights for up to 20 years. Therefore, it may be several years before a generic version of Synjardy is available.
Is Synjardy covered by insurance?
Coverage varies depending on your specific insurance plan. Each health insurance company has certain eligibility requirements, including its drug formulary. Some plans may even require prior authorization before covering Synjardy.
Medicare and Medicaid plans may cover Synjardy if it’s included in their drug formulary. For Medicare, coverage will fall under Medicare Part D.
How much does Synjardy cost without insurance?
If you have insurance, the copay for Synjardy will depend on your specific plan. If you don’t have insurance, the cost of Synjardy will depend on several factors. These include the dosage, quantity, pharmacy you purchase the drug from, and whether any savings programs are used. The average retail price of Synjardy without insurance is $789 for 60, 12.5-1000 mg tablets. This can provide about a 30-day supply of the medication. That means six months of treatment can cost over $4,700.
While there aren’t any generic versions of Synjardy, there are many alternative diabetes medications available. Your healthcare provider can provide medical advice regarding which medications may be right for you.
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Compare Synjardy prices to related drugs |
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| Drug name | Price without insurance of brand-name drug | SingleCare price | Savings options |
| Synjardy (empagliflozin/metformin) | $789 per 60, 12.5-1,000 mg tablets | $485 per 60, 12.5-1,000 mg tablets of brand-name Synjardy | See latest prices |
| Synjardy XR (empagliflozin/metformin ER) | $834 per 60, 12.5-1,000 mg extended-release tablets | $485 per 60, 12.5-1,000 mg of brand-name Synjardy XR | See latest prices |
| Jardiance (empagliflozin) | $859 per 30, 25 mg tablets | $482 per 30, 25 mg tablets of brand-name Jardiance | See latest prices |
| Metformin | $178 per 60, 500 mg tablets | $3 per 60, 500 mg tablets of generic metformin | See latest prices |
| Glyxambi (empagliflozin/linagliptin) | $829 per 30, 25-5 mg tablets | $481 per 30, 25-5 mg tablets of brand-name Glyxambi | See latest prices |
| Trijardy XR (empagliflozin/linagliptin/metformin ER) | $769 per 60, 12.5-2.5-1000 mg extended-release tablets | $463 per 60, 12.5-2.5-1000 mg extended-release tablets of brand-name Trijardy XR | See latest prices |
| Janumet (sitagliptin/metformin) | $762 per 60, 50-1000 mg tablets | $376 per 60, 50-1000 mg tablets of brand-name Janumet | See latest prices |
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 Synjardy without insurance
Brand-name medications are costly, especially if you pay for them without insurance. The manufacturer offers a Synjardy savings card and patient assistance program, however, there are specific conditions that need to be met for enrollment. Fortunately, there are ways to make Synjardy more affordable. Here are some more dependable ways to lower the cost of a Synjardy prescription:
Use a SingleCare discount card
A SingleCare discount card can significantly lower the price of Synjardy from $789 to $485 for 60, 12.5-1000 mg tablets. Signing up is free, and you can use the SingleCare website to see which local pharmacies accept the discount card.
Discuss alternative diabetes medications with your healthcare provider
Although there aren’t any generic versions of Synjardy available, there are many other alternative diabetes medications on the market–many of which come in generic forms. Talk with your healthcare professional about which medications would work best for you. Each medication has its own risks, including potential drug interactions and common side effects.
Shop around at different pharmacies
Each pharmacy may charge a different price for Synjardy. To find the best price, shop around at local, chain, or independent pharmacies in your area.
Sources
- Synjardy (empagliflozin and metformin hydrochloride tablets), for oral use prescribing information, Food and Drug Administration (2023)