What does exenatide cost in each channel?
Prices in US dollars at the verification date. Ranges are published list or program prices where a primary source exists; notes say when a figure is a typical market range instead.
| Channel | Price (USD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| With insurance | Not published | Plans have moved members to covered alternatives such as dulaglutide, liraglutide, semaglutide, or tirzepatide, so a new exenatide prescription is unlikely to be filled or covered. [1] [4] |
| Branded, from a pharmacy | Not published | No current price. The manufacturer notified FDA that Byetta was discontinued on October 25, 2024 and Bydureon BCise on October 28, 2024 for business reasons, so pharmacies can dispense only remaining stock. Before discontinuation both listed at roughly $800 to $1,000 per month. [1] [2] |
| Compounded pharmacy | Not published | No compounded product. Exenatide was not part of the GLP-1 shortage era and is not offered by compounding pharmacies or telehealth programs. [3] |
What is the list price of exenatide?
Exenatide no longer has a live US list price: both branded products were discontinued in October 2024 and no generic is marketed. Historical list prices were roughly $800 to $1,000 per month.
Does insurance cover exenatide?
Formularies have replaced exenatide with other GLP-1 receptor agonists. Patients still using it are typically switched at their next prescription.
What changes the price?
- Discontinuation of both branded products in October 2024
- Formulary substitution to other GLP-1 receptor agonists
Frequently asked questions
How much does exenatide cost without insurance?
No current price. The manufacturer notified FDA that Byetta was discontinued on October 25, 2024 and Bydureon BCise on October 28, 2024 for business reasons, so pharmacies can dispense only remaining stock. Before discontinuation both listed at roughly $800 to $1,000 per month. [1] [2]
Does insurance cover exenatide?
Formularies have replaced exenatide with other GLP-1 receptor agonists. Patients still using it are typically switched at their next prescription. [1] [4]
What is the list price of exenatide?
Exenatide no longer has a live US list price: both branded products were discontinued in October 2024 and no generic is marketed. Historical list prices were roughly $800 to $1,000 per month. [1] [2]
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Sources
- [1]UnitedHealthcare provider news: discontinuation of Bydureon BCise (October 28, 2024) and Byetta (October 25, 2024)
- [2]FDA prescribing information for Byetta (exenatide) injection, via DailyMedFDA
- [3]FDA: Compounding and the FDA, questions and answersFDA
- [4]Medicare.gov: prescription drug coverage (Part D and outpatient drugs)