Common Questions about Byetta

Is Byetta the same as Ozempic?

No, Byetta is not the same as Ozempic. Although both belong to the same drug class (GLP-1 RAs) and are used to treat type 2 diabetes, they contain different active ingredients. Ozempic contains semaglutide and is a once-weekly injection. Byetta contains exenatide and is a twice-daily injection.

Is Byetta a man-made insulin?

No, Byetta is not a man-made insulin. It is a drug that helps the beta cells in the pancreas release more natural insulin.

What’s the difference between Byetta and Bydureon BCise?

Both Byetta and Bydureon BCise contain exenatide as the active ingredient. However, Byetta is the short-acting form of the drug and must be injected twice daily. Bydureon BCise is the long acting form and only needs to be injected once a week.

Does Byetta cause hair loss?

Hair loss is not a common side effect of Byetta. However, Byetta and other drugs in its class can cause rapid weight loss, which can potentially trigger hair loss in some people.

Is Byetta for weight loss?

Byetta is not FDA approved as a weight loss medication. But it may cause some weight loss or at least prevent weight gain.

What is the price of Byetta without insurance?

Without insurance, Byetta can be as high as $825.72, but with a free BuzzRx prescription discount coupon, you could pay as low as $686.56 for the most common version of this medication. Use the BuzzRx drug price look-up tool to find the lowest discounted price and be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity for the most accurate pricing. While generics tend to have the best savings, you can also use your BuzzRx card and coupons to purchase brand-name versions of Byetta. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescriptions—whether you have insurance or not.

What is the price of Byetta with insurance?

Ask your pharmacist or insurance provider for your copay price on Byetta—Copay amounts vary depending on the type of insurance plan you have and if there is a deductible to reach before prescription drug coverage begins.

You could save up to 80% on your prescription medication with a free BuzzRx discount coupon for Byetta. When using the BuzzRx lookup tool to find the price of your medication, be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity to receive the most accurate discounted pricing. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescriptions, whether you have insurance or not.