Januvia (sitagliptin) — How to Pay Less
Diabetes (DPP-4) · Last verified 2026-03-22
Current Pricing
Retail Price
$525
per month (estimated)
Copay Card Price
$5
per month with commercial insurance
Patient Assistance (PAP)
FREE
if income-eligible
Medicare Negotiated
$113
2026 IRA negotiated price
Savings Options by Insurance
🏢Commercial Insurance
- Januvia Savings Card: Pay as little as $5/mo. (Max annual benefit: $150 off per fill)
🏥Medicare
- 2026 IRA negotiated price: $113/mo (Preferred Brand)
- 2026 Part D out-of-pocket cap: $2,000/year. Ask about Extra Help/LIS for additional savings.
💵Uninsured / Cash Pay
- Merck Helps: FREE medication if income is below 400% FPL. Call 1-800-727-5400.
- GoodRx, RxSaver, or Amazon Pharmacy discount cards may offer additional savings
How to Enroll
Januvia Savings Card
- Check eligibility (commercial insurance required)
- Complete the enrollment form online (takes ~2 minutes)
- Download or print your savings card
- Present at pharmacy with your insurance card
Expires 5/24/2026 or when A-rated generic approved
Merck Helps
- Confirm income eligibility (below 400% FPL / ~$undefined/yr for individuals)
- Have your prescriber complete and sign the application
- Submit by fax, mail, or online
- Processing typically takes 2-4 weeks
Key Facts
- Category
- Diabetes (DPP-4)
- Generic Name
- sitagliptin
- Dosages
- 25mg, 50mg, 100mg
- Generic Available
- No (patent expires 2026 (generic imminent))
- Typical Quantity
- 30 units/mo
- Medicare Tier
- Preferred Brand
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