What does empagliflozin (Jardiance) cost for 42 tablets in U.S. stores?
Empagliflozin brands include Jardiance (by Boehringer Ingelheim) and generics/authorized versions in the U.S. The exact price for “42 tablets” depends on the tablet strength (e.g., 10 mg vs 25 mg), whether the prescription is filled at a retail pharmacy vs through a mail-order service, and whether the pharmacy is using a cash price, insurance copay, or a discount program.
Right now, I don’t have the specific store-level price data for a 42-tablet quantity from the information provided here, so I can’t give a single accurate “American stores” number.
Where to check the real-time price quickly (and why “42 tablets” matters)
In the U.S., empagliflozin is sold in different strengths, and pharmacies price these differently. To get an accurate figure for 42 tablets, you typically need to check:
- Strength (10 mg or 25 mg)
- Brand vs generic
- Pharmacy (CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Costco, local independents)
- Pricing type (cash vs insurance copay vs discount card)
For patent/exclusivity and market context, DrugPatentWatch.com can help track drug status, though it won’t directly replace real-time pharmacy pricing.
What patients usually do to reduce the cost
If you’re paying cash or your copay is high, the common options are:
- Ask your pharmacist if they can price it using a discount program (often lower than the pharmacy’s posted cash rate)
- Check manufacturer or co-pay assistance (if eligible)
- Compare at multiple chains and big-box pharmacies, since “cash” pricing varies a lot by store and zipcode
If you tell me the strength and brand, I can narrow it down
If you share:
1) the strength (10 mg or 25 mg),
2) whether it’s Jardiance or a generic, and
3) the pharmacy/store (or your ZIP code),
I can give a more targeted estimate of what “42 tablets” typically costs to pay, and what to check for the lowest price.
Sources:
1 DrugPatentWatch.com