Saxagliptin Cost & Price Guide
Also sold as: Saxagliptin
As a brand-name medication, Saxagliptin can be expensive. Patients should look for manufacturer coupons or patient assistance programs, and compare prices using discount cards like GoodRx to find potential savings.
Per month, without insurance
Only brand-name versions currently available
Discount coupons may reduce out-of-pocket costs
Cost Overview
As a brand-name medication, Saxagliptin can be expensive. Patients should look for manufacturer coupons or patient assistance programs, and compare prices using discount cards like GoodRx to find potential savings.
Generic vs. Brand-Name Price
| Version | Typical Monthly Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Saxagliptin(brand) | $350–$650/month | Check manufacturer patient assistance programs |
Ways to Save on Saxagliptin
Prescription Discount Cards
Free discount programs like GoodRx, RxSaver, and NeedyMeds can reduce the cost of saxagliptin at most pharmacies. Compare prices before filling.
90-Day Supply
Ordering a 90-day supply through a mail-order pharmacy often costs less per dose than monthly fills. Check with your insurance plan or pharmacy benefit manager.
Patient Assistance Programs
If you're uninsured or underinsured, the manufacturer may offer a patient assistance program (PAP) that provides saxagliptin at low or no cost. Visit NeedyMeds.org or the manufacturer's website.
Insurance Coverage
Most insurance plans, including Medicare Part D and Medicaid, cover saxagliptin . Coverage and copay amounts vary by plan tier and formulary. Contact your insurance provider or check your plan's drug formulary to confirm coverage.
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Patient Assistance Programs (PAP)
If you're uninsured, underinsured, or cannot afford saxagliptin, these programs may provide it at low or no cost.
Frequently Asked Questions About Saxagliptin Cost
What is SAXAGLIPTIN used for?
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Saxagliptin is a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. ( 1.1 ) Limitations of use: Not recommended for the treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus or diabetic ketoacidosis. ( 1.2 ) 1.1 Monotherapy and Combination Therapy Saxagliptin tablets are indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus [ see Clinical Studies (14) ]. 1.2 Limitations of Use Saxagliptin tablets are not recommended for the…
What is the recommended dosage for SAXAGLIPTIN?
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Recommended dosage is 2.5 mg or 5 mg orally once daily taken regardless of meals. ( 2.1 ) Patients with an eGFR <45 mL/min/1.73 m 2 (moderate or severe renal impairment, or end-stage renal disease): Recommended dosage is 2.5 mg once daily regardless of meals. ( 2.2 ) Assess renal function before starting saxagliptin tablets and periodically thereafter. ( 2.2 ) Limit the dosage of saxagliptin tablets to 2.5 mg daily for patients also taking strong cytochrome P450 3A4/5 (CYP3A4/5) inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole). ( 2.3 ) 2.1 Recommended Dosage The recommended dosage…
How does SAXAGLIPTIN work?
12.1 Mechanism of Action Increased concentrations of the incretin hormones such as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) are released into the bloodstream from the small intestine in response to meals. These hormones cause insulin release from the pancreatic beta cells in a glucose-dependent manner but are inactivated by the DPP-4 enzyme within minutes. GLP-1 also lowers glucagon secretion from pancreatic alpha cells, reducing hepatic glucose production. In patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, concentrations of GLP-1 are reduced but the…
Who should not take SAXAGLIPTIN?
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Saxagliptin tablets are contraindicated in patients with a history of a serious hypersensitivity reaction to saxagliptin or any of the ingredients in saxagliptin tablets. Reactions such as anaphylaxis, angioedema, or exfoliative skin conditions have been reported with saxagliptin tablets [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) and Adverse Reactions (6.2) ]. History of a serious hypersensitivity reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis, angioedema, exfoliative skin conditions) to saxagliptin or any of the ingredients in saxagliptin tablets. ( 4 )
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