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SGLT2 Inhibitors

SGLT2 inhibitors are used to treat Type 2 diabetes, heart failure, and kidney disease. They remove excess glucose by blocking its reabsorption through the kidneys.

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SGLT2 inhibitors are used to treat Type 2 diabetes, heart failure, and chronic kidney disease. They can also lower the risk of cardiovascular events in adults with Type 2 diabetes and heart disease. SGLT2 inhibitors work by helping your kidneys remove excess glucose (sugar) and sodium (salt) from your blood through your urine. These medications are available as oral tablets. Examples include dapagliflozin (Farxiga), empagliflozin (Jardiance), and canagliflozin (Invokana).

Prices for popular SGLT2 Inhibitors medications

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Farxiga (dapagliflozin)

as low as$288

Farxiga (dapagliflozin) helps to treat type 2 diabetes, heart failure, and chronic kidney disease. Farxiga is an SGLT2 inhibitor, which works by lowering blood sugar. The most common form of Farxiga is a 10mg tablet. It is also avalible as a 5mg tablet. It is available in brand and generic versions. It is covered by some Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.

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Jardiance

as low as$355

Jardiance is used to control blood sugar and treat type 2 diabetes. It can also reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke if you have type 2 diabetes and risk factors for heart disease or if you have heart failure. Jardiance is more popular than other SGLT2 inhibitors. There are currently no generic alternatives to Jardiance.

Check our savings tips for co-pay cards, assistance programs, and other ways to reduce your cost. Jardiance is covered by some Medicare and insurance plans.

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Steglatro

as low as$350

ERTUGLIFLOZIN treats type 2 diabetes. It works by helping your kidneys remove sugar (glucose) from your blood through the urine, which decreases your blood sugar. Changes to diet and exercise are often combined with this medication.

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Invokana

as low as$1,745

Canagliflozin (Invokana) is an expensive drug used to treat type 2 diabetes. It helps to control blood sugar. This drug is more popular than comparable drugs. There are currently no generic alternatives to Invokana. It is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.

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Brenzavvy

BEXAGLIFLOZIN treats type 2 diabetes. It works by helping your kidneys remove sugar (glucose) from your blood through the urine, which decreases your blood sugar. Changes to diet and exercise are often combined with this medication.

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Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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