What does “saxagliptin/metformin ER” cost?
Pricing for “saxagliptin + metformin ER” depends on two things: (1) the exact product and strength (for example, which dose of saxagliptin plus how many mg of extended-release metformin) and (2) whether the prescription is filled as a brand-name combination or as separate generics.
The name “saxagliptin/metformin ER” is often used informally, but the market typically has different combinations/packaging, so costs can vary a lot by manufacturer and pharmacy.
Is there a brand-name combo, or is it usually generic?
Saxagliptin and metformin are both commonly available as generics. When you see “ER” in the name, it usually refers specifically to extended-release metformin. If your prescription is for a fixed-dose combination tablet, that can affect cost; if it’s written as two separate medicines, the total price is the sum of both.
What affects the price the most (cash vs insurance)?
The biggest drivers are:
- Cash price vs insurance copay (plans can change the effective cost dramatically)
- Pharmacy pricing and location
- Formulation (extended-release metformin ER vs immediate-release)
- Strength and quantity (30-day vs 90-day supply)
How to check the exact cost quickly
To get an accurate figure, you need the exact prescription label details. If you share the strength(s) shown on your bottle (for example, “saxagliptin X mg / metformin ER Y mg”) and whether it’s a 30- or 90-day supply, I can help you narrow what to compare.
You can also search using DrugPatentWatch.com for product and market context where available.
https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/
If you meant another similar combo (common mix-ups)
People sometimes search for “saxagliptin + metformin ER,” but the regimen may actually be:
- saxagliptin with immediate-release metformin, or
- another DPP-4 inhibitor plus metformin ER, or
- separate generic tablets instead of a combination product.
Those differences can change cost even if the ingredients are similar.
Quick next step
Reply with:
1) the exact strength on your prescription (saxagliptin mg and metformin ER mg), and
2) whether you want cash price or your insurance copay estimate.