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How to Get Discount Rybelsus from a Canadian Pharmacy

Friday 15 September 2023
Rybelsus
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Table of Contents


I. An Overview of Rybelsus Dosages

II. Rybelsus Generic Price

III. Rybelsus Price in the U.S.

IV. Rybelsus Price at An Online Canadian Pharmacy

V. Rybelsus Price Without Insurance

VI. Rybelsus Discount Card

VII. Solution: Rybelsus from Canada


Rybelsus (generic name: semaglutide) is a prescription medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. It belongs to the class of drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists and is designed to help lower blood sugar levels. [1]

This article compares the pricing of Rybelsus in U.S. pharmacies and online Canadian pharmacies.

An Overview of Rybelsus Dosages

Rybelsus has three strengths: 3 mg, 7 mg, and 14 mg. Your doctor will start you on 3 mg once daily for 30 days so your body can adjust to the medication. If your body tolerates it well, your dosage will typically increase to 7 mg once daily. If you need additional glycemic control after 30 days on 7 mg, your doctor will increase the dosage to 14 mg once daily. [2]

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Rybelsus Generic Price

Due to drug patent laws, Rybelsus is currently unavailable in a generic form.

This may be confusing because the active ingredient in Rybelsus (semaglutide) is available in different medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy. [3]

Let’s break down the legal and medical aspects surrounding this topic.

Rybelsus is the first FDA-approved oral semaglutide medication. Other forms of semaglutide are administered in different methods. For example, Ozempic is administered through an injection once weekly. [3]

For context, a generic version of a medication is equivalent to the brand-name version in the following aspects:

  • Safety
  • Strength
  • Quality
  • Intended usage
  • Administration method
  • Dosage form
  • Performance characteristics [4]

The FDA ensures that the generic version provides the same clinical benefits by ensuring the above qualities are similar between a generic drug and the brand name equivalent. [4]

Rybelsus Price in the U.S.

The cost of generic Rybelsus in the United States varies depending on your chosen pharmacy. To help you understand the pricing differences, we provided a table below that outlines the prices at several popular U.S. pharmacies.

Cost of a 30-day supply of Rybelsus 7 mg – U.S. Pharmacies+

Pharmacy

Cost (USD)

Walmart 10-3520

983.06

Costco #243

982.96

CVS #17726

982.96

Walgreens #21437

1,122.92

+Information accessed through Medicare in September 2023

It is important to note that these prices can change over time. The data above was accessed in September 2023 through Medicare. For up-to-date pricing, please check with your pharmacy.

Rybelsus Price at An Online Canadian Pharmacy

If you purchase Rybelsus from an online Canadian pharmacy, you’ll find it is offered at a significantly lower price. We’ve included a table below illustrating the cost of different Rybelsus dosages at Canada Pharmacy Depot.

Cost of a 30-day supply of Rybelsus – Canada Pharmacy Depot

Dosage (mg)

Cost (USD)

3

314.00

7

319.00

14

324.00

Please note that these prices are accurate as of September 2023. We recommend visiting the Rybelsus medication page on Canada Pharmacy Depot's website for the most up-to-date pricing.

Rybelsus Price Without Insurance

To provide a comprehensive overview of the cost differences, we have compiled a table below outlining the price without insurance for a 30-day supply of all three Rybelsus dosages at U.S. pharmacies and Canada Pharmacy Depot.

Cost of a 30-day supply of Rybelsus

Dosage (mg)

Cost at a U.S. Pharmacy (USD) +

Cost at Canada Pharmacy Depot (USD)

Savings (USD)

3

983.06

314.00

669.06

7

983.06

319.00

664.06

17

983.06

324.00

659.06

+ Walmart Pharmacy 10-3520. Information accessed through Medicare in September 2023

Speaking strictly numbers, buying Rybelsus from an online Canadian pharmacy can lead to substantial savings. To put it into perspective, a Canadian pharmacy can save you more than $600 per month compared to a U.S. pharmacy.

Rybelsus Discount Card

Novo Nordisk offers a Rybelsus Savings Card for eligible patients. The eligibility criteria are outlined below and can also be found on NovoCare’s website:

  • The patient cannot be enrolled in a government, state, or federally funded medical or prescription benefit program (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, Medigap).
  • The patient must be enrolled in commercial/private insurance that covers their Rybelsus prescription.
  • The patient is not eligible if their commercial/private insurance covers the full cost of their prescription.
  • Full cash-paying patients are not eligible. [5]

Suppose you meet the eligibility criteria and are approved for the Rybelsus Discount Card. In that case, the cost significantly decreases to $10 for a 30-, 60-, or 90-day supply of Rybelsus for up to 24 months from the card activation date. [5]

However, keep in mind that the maximum savings with the Rybelsus Discount Card are capped at the following amounts:

  • $300 per 30-day supply
  • $600 per 60-day supply
  • $900 per 90-day supply [5]

This means you may still have to pay out-of-pocket to cover some of the costs.

Solution: Rybelsus from Canada

The cost of Rybelsus at a U.S. pharmacy is astronomical. To make the financial situation more confusing, the retail price varies from pharmacy to pharmacy.

The Rybelsus Savings Card can provide your bank account with some temporary relief. However, there appears to be a lack of long-term cost-saving solutions in the U.S.

Managing type 2 diabetes can be a life-long journey, and budgeting for the cost of the medication needs long-term planning. While we wait for generic Rybelsus to be available, online Canadian pharmacies like Canada Pharmacy Depot provide financial relief for necessary medications like Rybelsus.

By choosing a safe online Canadian pharmacy, you can rest assured you're saving on prescription costs and that the medications you receive are as safe and effective as their U.S. counterparts.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. If you’re ready to purchase Rybelsus, visit the medication page for up-to-date pricing.

The content provided in this article is based on thorough research and in some cases, reviewed by a medical professional. Our goal for the information is to provide helpful, general health informational. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice.