Glyxambi Coupons & Prices

If you have been prescribed Glyxambi and are looking for a coupon, Rx.com offers a free cash discount that you can use at the pharmacy counter. Glyxambi is a brand-name combination tablet (empagliflozin plus linagliptin) for type 2 diabetes, and because there is no generic version yet, the retail price can be high. Our coupon is not insurance; it is a cash price you can compare against your plan. Enter your ZIP above to see today's Glyxambi price at pharmacies near you.

What is Glyxambi and how does it work?

Glyxambi is a fixed-dose combination tablet that pairs two diabetes medicines in one pill: empagliflozin, an SGLT2 inhibitor, and linagliptin, a DPP-4 inhibitor. It is FDA-approved as an add-on to diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. The two ingredients work in different ways, which is why they are combined.

The empagliflozin part helps your kidneys remove extra sugar from the body through the urine. The linagliptin part helps your body release more of its own insulin after meals and lower the amount of sugar the liver makes. Empagliflozin is also separately approved to lower the risk of death from heart disease in adults who have type 2 diabetes along with established cardiovascular disease. Glyxambi is not for type 1 diabetes and is not used to treat diabetic ketoacidosis. Always take it exactly as your provider directs.

Glyxambi cost: manufacturer savings card vs. Rx.com cash coupon

There is no generic for Glyxambi, so cash prices reflect the brand cost. Boehringer Ingelheim, the maker, offers an official manufacturer savings program on its website for eligible patients. Manufacturer copay cards like this are generally limited to people with commercial (private) insurance, and the terms, eligibility, and any expiration vary, so read the program details carefully. People with Medicare, Medicaid, or other government coverage usually cannot use a manufacturer copay card.

The Rx.com cash coupon works differently. It is a discount you can use whether or not you have insurance, including if you are uninsured, on Medicare, or if the manufacturer card is declined at the counter. You cannot combine a cash coupon with your insurance on the same purchase, but it is worth comparing both to see which is lower. Boehringer Ingelheim also runs a patient assistance program for qualifying patients who cannot afford their medication; you can ask your provider or the manufacturer about eligibility. Enter your ZIP above to see today's Glyxambi cash price near you.

Glyxambi alternatives and related diabetes medicines

Glyxambi combines two ingredients that are also sold on their own and in other combinations. If cost is a concern, ask your provider whether one of these related options fits your treatment plan:

• Jardiance contains empagliflozin alone (the SGLT2 inhibitor in Glyxambi).
• Tradjenta contains linagliptin alone (the DPP-4 inhibitor in Glyxambi).
• Synjardy combines empagliflozin with metformin.
• Jentadueto combines linagliptin with metformin.
• Trijardy XR combines empagliflozin, linagliptin, and metformin in one tablet.

These are all brand-name products, so a cash coupon can help with each. Only your provider can decide which combination and dose is right for you; do not switch medicines on your own.

Glyxambi safety and side effects

Glyxambi does not carry an FDA boxed warning, but it has important risks to know. The most commonly reported side effects include urinary tract infections and upper respiratory infections. More serious risks include diabetic ketoacidosis (a dangerous buildup of acid in the blood that can happen even when blood sugar is near normal), dehydration and low blood pressure, acute kidney injury, serious urinary tract infections such as kidney infection and urosepsis, genital yeast infections, and a rare but serious infection of the tissue around the genitals and rectum (Fournier's gangrene). Low blood sugar is more likely if Glyxambi is combined with insulin or a sulfonylurea.

The linagliptin component can rarely cause inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis), serious allergic reactions, severe joint pain, and a blistering skin condition called bullous pemphigoid. Glyxambi should not be used if your kidney function is low (an eGFR below 30) or if you are allergic to either ingredient. This is not a complete list and not medical advice. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your full history and any warning signs before and while taking Glyxambi.