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Diabetes Medication Savings in Texas
Last updated September 3, 2026 · Reviewed by the LowerScript editorial team · Español
Diabetes medications lower blood sugar, and some newer ones also help with weight and heart or kidney health. There's no fixed price in Texas — cash costs vary a lot by pharmacy, and brand-only drugs like Ozempic and Jardiance can be expensive. With the free LowerScript card you can compare prices and save up to 80% — no insurance, sign-up or fees.
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How LowerScript helps with diabetes medications
Managing type 2 diabetes often means several medications a month, and brand-name GLP-1s and insulins are where the cost adds up fastest. Because the same medication can cost very different amounts at two nearby pharmacies, comparing the cash price and using a discount can meaningfully lower a monthly bill.
How common diabetes is in Texas
Diabetes is common in Texas: about 12.7% of adults have diagnosed diabetes (Texas Department of State Health Services, 2023), with a separate national analysis putting the adult rate at 13.5% (America's Health Rankings, 2024). The burden isn't spread evenly across the state — 2023 regional survey data show diabetes affecting roughly one in five adults in the state's southernmost public health regions, which include the Rio Grande Valley. Many Texans managing diabetes are uninsured or underinsured, which makes the cash price of an ongoing prescription matter even more.
Common diabetes medications
See prices and details for popular diabetes medications:
- Semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy)
- Tirzepatide (Mounjaro/Zepbound)
- Metformin
- Empagliflozin (Jardiance)
- Dapagliflozin (Farxiga)
- Sitagliptin (Januvia)
- Insulin glargine (Lantus)
- Insulin lispro (Humalog)
Where to use LowerScript
Your free card works at most Texas pharmacies, including CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, H-E-B, Kroger, Costco, Albertsons and many independents. Show the card at the counter and ask the pharmacist to process it using the RxBIN, RxPCN and RxGRP.
Frequently asked questions
Which diabetes medications cost the most?
Brand-name GLP-1s (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound) and some SGLT2 inhibitors (Jardiance, Farxiga) tend to carry the highest cash prices because they have no generic yet. Comparing pharmacies and using a discount helps.
Can I save on insulin in Texas?
Yes. Insulin prices vary a lot by brand, biosimilar and pharmacy. Comparing products like Lantus, Basaglar, Semglee and Humalog often turns up a lower price.
Is diabetes common in Texas?
Yes — about 12.7% of Texas adults have diagnosed diabetes (Texas DSHS, 2023), and the rate runs higher in South Texas, including the Rio Grande Valley.
Is the card free?
Yes — no membership, sign-up or fees.
Cost is a real barrier to staying on diabetes treatment: a national analysis found that roughly 1 in 6 adults under 65 with diabetes skipped, delayed or took less medication to save money,1 and those with high-deductible health plans — especially insulin users — reported it more often.2 Comparing cash prices and using a free discount card is one practical way to keep an ongoing prescription affordable.
References
- Taha MB, Valero-Elizondo J, Yahya T, et al. Cost-Related Medication Nonadherence in Adults With Diabetes in the United States: The National Health Interview Survey 2013–2018. Diabetes Care. 2022;45(3):594–603. doi:10.2337/dc21-1757
- Rastas C, Bunker D, Gampa V, et al. Association Between High Deductible Health Plans and Cost-Related Non-adherence to Medications Among Americans with Diabetes. Journal of General Internal Medicine. 2021;37(8):1910–1916. doi:10.1007/s11606-021-06937-9
This page is general information, not medical advice. Never start, stop or change a medication without talking to your prescriber. LowerScript is a discount program, not insurance.
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