Last updated: March 2026
How Much Does Repaglinide Cost?
Cost Breakdown by Type
| Type / Procedure | Without Insurance | With Insurance |
|---|---|---|
| Repaglinide 0.5mg (generic) | $15 – $30 | $4 – $12 |
| Repaglinide 1mg (generic) | $15 – $40 | $5 – $15 |
| Repaglinide 2mg (generic) | $20 – $50 | $6 – $20 |
What Affects the Cost
- Brand-name vs. generic availability
- Insurance formulary tier placement
- Pharmacy choice (retail vs. mail-order vs. Costco)
- Manufacturer savings cards and coupons
- Dosage and quantity prescribed
- Geographic location
Insurance Coverage
Typical coverage: Tier 2 generic — meglitinide taken with meals; short-acting insulin secretagogue
Most insurance plans use a tiered formulary: Tier 1 (generic) $0-$15 copay, Tier 2 (preferred brand) $25-$75, Tier 3 (non-preferred brand) $50-$150, Tier 4 (specialty) $100-$500+. Prior authorization may be required for certain medications. Step therapy may require trying cheaper alternatives first.
How to Save Money
- Always ask for generic when available — saves 50-90%
- Use GoodRx, RxSaver, or similar discount cards
- Costco pharmacy is open to non-members and often has lowest prices
- Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drugs offers transparent low pricing
- Manufacturer patient assistance programs provide free medication to qualifying patients
- HSA/FSA funds can cover medication costs tax-free
Related Procedures & Costs
Frequently Asked Questions
Generic repaglinide costs $15 to $50 per month without insurance, depending on dose and frequency. It is moderately priced compared to other diabetes medications.
Repaglinide is a meglitinide with a faster onset and shorter duration than sulfonylureas. It is taken before each meal and may cause less hypoglycemia between meals.
Repaglinide should be taken 15-30 minutes before each meal. If you skip a meal, you skip the dose. This meal-based dosing allows more flexibility than once- or twice-daily sulfonylureas.