Get Sitagliptin tablets (comparable to ZITUVIO®) for $80/month
- Available in 25, 50, 100 mg tablets
- No insurance needed
- Requires a prescription
For those managing Type 2 Diabetes, DPP-4 inhibitors have become an important treatment option. Focusing on the body’s natural ability to regulate glucose levels, this drug class has significantly expanded the therapeutic options, offering a combination of efficacy, safety, and convenience.
However, the retail cost of these popular medications can be steep, often exceeding $600 per month, which puts them out of reach for many individuals.
Generic Sitagliptin: A Cost-Effective DPP-4 Inhibitor
Sitagliptin is a medication that operates by managing blood sugar levels in the same manner as brand sitagliptin.
Generic sitagliptin is available for $80/month exclusively through Marley Drug.
How can we offer generic sitagliptin when it’s not available at other pharmacies?
Brand sitagliptin and generic sitagliptin entered the U.S. market in 2023. While generic sitagliptin may not yet be widely stocked at local retail pharmacies, it can be made available through a direct-to-patient pharmacy model that prioritizes cash-pay access over traditional insurance-based distribution.
By avoiding intermediaries such as wholesalers, pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), and insurance-related markups, this approach helps reduce overall costs and improve availability. The result is predictable pricing and broader access for patients with a valid prescription.
Getting generic sitagliptin for $80 per month is straightforward:
- No insurance needed
- Free shipping
- Available to anyone with a valid prescription
Sitagliptin is recommended alongside diet and exercise to enhance blood sugar control in adults with Type 2 Diabetes. It is not suitable for those with Type 1 Diabetes or with a history of pancreatitis.
Download the Sitagliptin info sheet to bring to your next doctor's appointment.
About Sitagliptin
In clinical studies, sitagliptin has been shown to help lower hemoglobin A1C levels in those already taking metformin by 0.7%.
- Helps to lower blood sugar levels including A1C
- Taken once daily with or without food
- Available by prescription only
How Sitagliptin Works
To understand how sitagliptin works, it's essential to know the body's natural response to food.
As you digest food, your body releases an incretin hormone known as GLP-1. This hormone plays a critical role in lowering blood sugar by signaling the pancreas to produce more insulin and informing the brain that you're full, which helps control appetite.
However, GLP-1 doesn't last long in the bloodstream because the DPP-4 enzyme rapidly breaks it down. Sitagliptin comes into play by inhibiting the DPP-4 enzyme, preventing GLP-1 from being broken down too quickly. This action allows GLP-1 to remain in the bloodstream longer, providing it more time to effectively manage blood sugar levels and maintain a feeling of fullness.
What's unique about sitagliptin is its ability to adapt to the body's fluctuating needs. It intensifies its blood sugar-lowering efforts when levels are elevated and moderates when they are lower, minimizing the risk of hypoglycemia (excessively low blood sugar). This adaptability makes sitagliptin an effective and safe option for blood sugar regulation.
Transfer Prescription
Transferring your generic sitagliptin prescription to Marley Drug is easy. Fill out a simple form, and we will take it from there. All orders are confirmed with a phone call before shipping.
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Ask your healthcare provider to send your generic sitagliptin prescription to Marley Drug, or we can contact them on your behalf. Either way we do our best to make the process easy for you.
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