What dapagliflozin costs if you have no insurance
What dapagliflozin is used for
Dapagliflozin lowers blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes, according to the National Library of Medicine's health site, MedlinePlus. It is also used in certain adults to lower the chance of a hospital stay for heart failure. In other adults it slows the worsening of kidney disease.
The medicine belongs to a group called SGLT2 inhibitors. In plain words, it helps the kidneys remove extra sugar and fluid from the body through urine. You need a prescription from a clinician to buy it, so ask what the visit costs before you book.
What pharmacies pay for the generic and the brand
The federal government tracks the average price that pharmacies pay to stock a drug. This survey is called NADAC, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services runs it. It does not list counter prices, only what the medicine costs the pharmacy before the store adds its own costs. The numbers below are for the week of October 21, 2026.
- Generic dapagliflozin 10 mg cost pharmacies about $0.18 per tablet, which is about $5.53 for 30 tablets.
- Generic dapagliflozin 5 mg cost about $0.16 per tablet, which is about $4.89 for 30 tablets.
- The brand-name 10 mg tablet cost about $12.08 each, which is about $362 for 30 tablets.
- The brand-name 5 mg tablet cost about $12.07 each, which is about $362 for 30 tablets.
Your doctor picks the strength and the number of tablets. We multiplied the price of one tablet by 30 only to show the size of a month's supply. The counter price is higher than these figures, and it differs from one pharmacy to the next. A few phone calls can show you a wide gap.
The generic version is now on sale
The FDA announced on April 7, 2026 that it had approved the first generic dapagliflozin tablets. It said the generic labeling has the same contraindications, warnings and precautions as the brand. A contraindication is a reason a medicine should not be used. The generics are approved for the same uses as the brand-name tablets.
The cost survey now lists generic dapagliflozin from many different packages, which tells us that pharmacies are buying it. When several makers compete, prices usually fall, so the generic price may keep changing. Ask your pharmacist whether a generic is in stock. Whether a generic is right for you is a choice for you and your prescriber.
The maker's direct-purchase program
The brand-name tablets also have a direct-purchase page run by the company that makes them. It says the tablets may be available to eligible patients for $35 per 30 tablets. Your clinician sends the prescription to a pharmacy that works with the program. You can have the medicine shipped to your home or moved to a pharmacy near you. The page says taxes and fees may apply and that offers depend on eligibility.
The page asks if you have job-based coverage, government coverage or no insurance. It then shows the offer that fits you, so check your exact price there before you count on $35. The federal TrumpRx.gov site, which sends shoppers to makers' direct-purchase pages, also lists 30 tablets of the 5 mg brand-name strength starting at $35. It calls this an out-of-pocket price.
The maker's savings card page also covers adults without insurance. It takes off a set amount, at most $175 per 30-day supply, and it does not cover people who have government coverage. Ask the pharmacist what you would still owe after the card is applied.
Why the brand price is high and what Medicare pays
Until the first generic arrived in April 2026, this medicine had no price competition, so the maker set the price. Medicare, the federal health plan for people 65 and older and some younger people with disabilities, began using negotiated drug prices on January 1, 2026. This medicine was one of ten on that first list. The agency says the agreed price is $178.50 for a 30-day supply, compared with a 2023 list price of $556. A list price is the price a maker sets before any discounts.
That price is only for people with Medicare drug coverage. It does not lower what you pay if you are uninsured.
Other ways to pay less
Community health centers charge on a sliding scale, so your fee depends on your income and family size. The Health Resources and Services Administration, or HRSA, says many centers have on-site pharmacies with discounted drugs. It adds that these centers can buy outpatient drugs at lower prices through a program called 340B. What reaches you depends on the center, so ask what it charges for this medicine. Our guide on community health centers explains how to find one.
It also helps to compare prices, and our guides on asking for the cash price and comparing prescription prices show what to say. Follow-up visits cost money too. Direct primary care, a monthly membership with a doctor who does not bill insurance, usually runs $50 to $200 a month. You can search for a cash-pay doctor, and our guide to diabetes medicine costs lists other medicines for the same condition.
A related medicine, empagliflozin, comes from the same group, and we cover its price in a separate guide.
Please do not stop this medicine on your own
MedlinePlus says dapagliflozin controls your condition but does not cure it. It says to keep taking it even if you feel well and not to stop without talking to your doctor. So if cost is the problem, please do not skip doses or stretch your supply. Call your doctor or pharmacist before you run out and tell them that cost is the reason.
Ketoacidosis, a buildup of acids in the blood, has warning signs that MedlinePlus lists. They include nausea, vomiting, pain in the stomach area, tiredness and trouble breathing. It says to call your doctor right away or get emergency care if you have them. It also warns that dapagliflozin can cause dehydration.
If you have trouble breathing or chest pain, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. This page is only general information, and your own doctor can give you personal advice.
Common questions
How much is dapagliflozin without insurance?
The maker's direct-purchase page says the brand-name tablets may be available to eligible patients for $35 per 30 tablets, as of its August 2026 update. In the week of October 21, 2026, pharmacies paid about $5.53 for 30 generic 10 mg tablets, and the counter price is higher. Call a few pharmacies for their cash prices too.
Can I buy dapagliflozin directly from the drug maker?
Yes, the company that makes the brand-name tablets runs a direct-purchase program. It lists $35 per 30 tablets for eligible patients, and you need a prescription. You can have it shipped to your home or sent to a pharmacy near you. The page asks about your coverage so that it can show your exact offer.
Is there a generic dapagliflozin in 2026?
The FDA approved the first generic dapagliflozin tablets on April 7, 2026, and the national drug cost survey now lists generic tablets. Ask your pharmacist what is in stock, and ask your prescriber whether the generic is right for you.
Does the Medicare price help me if I am uninsured?
The agreed price of $178.50 for a 30-day supply applies only to people with Medicare drug coverage. It does not help if you are uninsured, so look at the maker's direct program, generic prices and health center pricing instead.
What if I cannot afford my next refill?
Contact your doctor or pharmacist a few days before the bottle is empty, and tell them cost is the problem. They may know of a lower price or a help program. Please keep taking the medicine and do not skip doses on your own.
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