Janumet Coupons & Prices

Janumet FAQs

How much does Janumet cost without insurance?

The average Janumet price of $691.36 for 60, 50-1000mg tablets without insurance. The cash price can vary depending on the quantity you’re looking for and the local pharmacy you use. Purchasing a high strength of Janumet in a large quantity can cost more than purchasing it in lower quantities. Using a SingleCare Janumet savings card could help lower the cash price. 

How much does Janumet cost with insurance?

Your copay for Janumet will depend on your health insurance plan, the pharmacy, and the dosage and quantity prescribed. Contact your pharmacist or insurance company to determine your cost for Janumet. As a brand-name medication, Janumet may not be a preferred drug by your insurance plan. Your insurance plan may require that you try cheaper, generic alternatives of other medications first before it will help cover Janumet. 

Does Medicare cover Janumet, and how much does it cost?

Janumet costs with Medicare will vary by plan, prescription, and coverage stage. Refer to your plan’s drug formulary to find out whether your Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage plan covers Janumet and how much the copay or coinsurance is. If Janumet is not covered by Medicare or if you have not met your plan’s deductible, you may have to pay the full price of $691.36 for 60, 50-1000mg tablets. In that case, using a SingleCare coupon for Janumet could save you more money than Medicare. Our lowest price for Janumet is currently $324.74 for 60, 50-1000mg tablets.

Ways to save on Janumet

There are ways to save money on your Janumet prescription. One of the most easily accessible ways to save is a free savings card from SingleCare. The SingleCare savings program can save you up to 80% on your prescription drugs, and signing up for SingleCare’s free loyalty program can maximize your savings.

Your pharmacist can help you understand what your out-of-pocket pricing would be for Janumet. Pharmacists can also suggest other drug options that could be more affordable, and then help you speak to your doctor about a potential change. There are also other ways to access Janumet at a lower price. These include:

• Patient assistance programs: Check to see if your local government entities offer any patient assistance programs for medication access. Eligibility requirements may exist.

• Manufacturer assistance: The manufacturer of Janumet may offer direct assistance to cover the cost of the drug. This program may have eligibility requirements.

• Medicare Extra Help or Medicaid: These programs can help cover your drug costs based on income eligibility. Check with your local entity for more details and to apply.

• FSA or HSA accounts: Your employer may offer opportunities to put funds into accounts for healthcare costs. This can help you budget these costs, and your contribution may be tax-deductible. Some employers even match these funds, so make sure you take advantage of what is offered to you.

Is there a generic of Janumet?

Currently, Janumet is only available as a brand-name medication. A generic Janumet could be approved by the FDA as early as 2027. Generic alternatives are usually more affordable than brand-name prescription medications. In the meantime, you may be able to save money by using a free SingleCare discount card.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Janumet?

If you are looking for a cheaper alternative to Janumet, you may have a few options to consider. Zydus Pharmaceuticals manufactures a similar medication called Zituvimet,, a combination of sitagliptin and metformin. It is not a substitutable equivalent to Janumet because it uses a different salt form of sitagliptin, but it is a therapeutic alternative with similar expected outcomes. Zydus also offers this combination in a generic, unbranded formulation, which may be favorable for insurance companies. There are other combinations in the same class of drugs, and Janumet  Kombiglyze, Kazano, and Jentadueto combine other DPP-4 inhibitors with metformin. Kombiglyze is available generically on the market. Kazano is no longer made under its trade name, but the generic is available as alogliptin-metformin. Generic formulations tend to be favored by insurance companies and may offer significant savings for your out-of-pocket cost. Your doctor may also choose to prescribe a combination of single generic alternatives, which can be significantly cheaper than combination brand-name therapies for your diabetes. Your pharmacist and insurance plan can help you investigate your options for the best pricing.