How Much Does Metformin Cost?
Metformin itself is one of the cheapest prescriptions in the US: generic metformin often costs just a few dollars a month at retail pharmacies with a discount card or a store generic program, and insurance almost always covers it. What you pay through telehealth is mostly the program around it. Most weight and longevity programs charge a monthly fee that covers the prescriber visits, and some bundle the medication or require a separate membership.
Prices last checked · each provider's date is under its price
* Prices are based on our most recent research and may not reflect current pricing. Verify directly with the provider.
Metformin Prices by Provider
Sorted by lowest starting price — the tracked range runs $25 to $169/mo.
Prices shown are based on our most recent research and may not reflect current pricing. Telehealth providers update their pricing frequently. Always verify pricing directly with the provider before purchasing.
| Provider | Score | Product | Price/mo | Includes | |
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| AgelessRx | 73 | Metformin | $25 checked | ● Consults○ Labs● Shipping | Visit |
| Healthspan | 71 | Metformin | $27 checked | ● Consults○ Labs● Shipping | Visit |
| ReadyRx | 63 | Metformin (90-day program) | $32 $95 per 90 days incl. provider visit checked | ● Consults○ Labs● Shipping | Visit |
| bmiMD | 68 | Metformin | $37 checked | ● Consults○ Labs● Shipping | Visit |
| Fella Health | 66 | Metformin | $45 checked | ● Consults○ Labs● Shipping | Visit |
| Heally | 64 | Metformin | $49–$50 checked | ● Consults○ Labs● Shipping | Visit |
| Effecty | 67 | Metformin | $80 checked | ● Consults○ Labs● Shipping | Visit |
| IVY RX | 64 | Metformin | $90 checked | ● Consults○ Labs● Shipping | Visit |
| Tuyo Health | 67 | Metformin (weight program) | $99 checked | ● Consults○ Labs● Shipping | Visit |
| Fem Excel | 64 | PCOS Support (metformin / spironolactone) | $108–$123 Spironolactone from $9/mo or metformin from $24/mo + mandatory $99/mo membership checked | ● Consults● Labs○ Shipping | Visit |
| Shed | 67 | Metformin + Naltrexone + Topiramate | $169 checked | ● Consults○ Labs● Shipping | Visit |
Medication vs. program price
Telehealth prices for metformin are almost entirely the cost of the consultation and follow-up. If you only need the prescription, ask the program to send it to your local pharmacy. Filling generic metformin yourself is usually far cheaper than paying for medication shipped by the program.
Insurance
Generic metformin is on nearly every drug plan's lowest tier, and coverage typically applies to the drug no matter why it was prescribed. Insurance generally won't cover a telehealth program's membership fee, though.
Metformin vs. GLP-1 cost
Metformin costs a small fraction of semaglutide or tirzepatide, but it also produces far less weight loss. Programs sometimes pair it with other inexpensive generics, or use it alongside or after a GLP-1. Weigh the price against what you actually need it to do.
How to Pay Less for Metformin
- ✓Fill generic metformin at a retail pharmacy with a discount card or store generic program instead of paying for shipped medication.
- ✓Ask for a 90-day supply once your dose is stable.
- ✓If you already see a primary care doctor, ask them to prescribe it; you may not need a separate telehealth program.
- ✓Ask whether the extended-release version is worth any extra cost for you; immediate-release is usually cheapest.
Metformin Cost — Frequently Asked Questions
How much is metformin without insurance?
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Generic metformin often costs only a few dollars a month at retail pharmacies when you pay cash with a discount card or a low-cost generic program. Extended-release versions and brand names cost more.
Does insurance cover metformin for weight loss?
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The drug itself is usually covered, because generic metformin is on nearly every plan's lowest tier. Insurance generally does not pay for a telehealth weight program's membership fee.
What does metformin cost per year through telehealth?
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Mostly the program fee multiplied by 12, since the medication is cheap. Programs priced per quarter or per year often work out cheaper than monthly billing.
Want the full picture — how metforminworks, side effects, and who it's not for?
Read the Metformin Guide