Type 2 diabetes management costs accumulate fast. Between test strips, monitoring devices, doctor visits, and medications, monthly expenses easily reach hundreds of dollars. When Byetta alone costs thousands in retail, something has to give. Some people skip doses to stretch supplies. Others abandon the medication entirely and hope metformin alone will suffice. Neither option controls blood sugar effectively.
At The Rx Advocates, we specialize in connecting people with type 2 diabetes to manufacturer programs that eliminate this impossible choice. Byetta works when taken consistently as prescribed. Financial barriers shouldn’t prevent you from achieving glycemic control.
What is the Byetta Patient Assistance Program?
AstraZeneca maintains a program specifically for patients who cannot afford exenatide at standard pharmacy prices. Qualifying individuals receive their medication through this manufacturer channel at substantially reduced cost.
You provide your endocrinologist’s prescription along with household income verification. Our team coordinates directly with your doctor’s office, gathers everything AstraZeneca requires, submits your complete application, and monitors it until approval. Once enrolled, your medication ships directly to your address.
We work across more than 100 pharmaceutical manufacturers, maintaining access to programs covering over 800 different medications. Type 2 diabetes typically requires multiple drugs simultaneously. We handle all of them.
How to Qualify
Program eligibility centers on household income relative to family size:
- Singles earning less than $40,000 annually
- Couples with combined annual income less than $60,000
- Larger families with annual income less than $100,000
- Active prescription from licensed healthcare provider
Eligibility requirements vary from program to program. Speak to one of our representatives to find out if you qualify.
Cost of Byetta
with The Rx Advocates
The monthly service fee depends on the number of medications you take. For example:
$80 / Month
$90 / Month
$100 / Month
$110 / Month
NOTE: In addition to our monthly service fee, we charge a one-time enrollment fee of $35.
Our service is month-to-month, so if you’re not happy with it, you may cancel at any time.
The Rx Advocates Can Help Reduce Byetta Costs
We’re not an insurance plan or coupon supplier. We’re the link between you and substantial savings through patient assistance programs.
Manufacturer assistance applications deliberately complicate themselves. Forms demand precise information. Documentation requirements seem arbitrary. Deadlines pass quickly. This complexity serves a purpose for manufacturers. Fewer successful applications mean lower program costs.
We’ve navigated these systems thousands of times. You pay one predictable monthly fee based on medication count. That cost stays fixed regardless of retail price increases. No surprise charges.
Cost of Byetta vs Other Options
Byetta Cost
$80.00/month
Byetta Price
$1003/month
* Source: GoodRx.com
Last updated: September 29, 2025. Actual retail prices may vary by pharmacy and location.
Why Patient Assistance Programs Beat Coupons
Manufacturer coupons for diabetes medications typically impose strict limitations making them impractical for long-term use.
Coupon limitations
- Usage caps: Valid only for first few purchases
- Geographic restrictions: Work only at specific pharmacy chains
- Copay accumulator clauses: Prevent savings from counting toward deductible
- Percentage discounts: Small reductions on thousand-dollar medications still leave unaffordable prices
PAP advantages
- Consistent access: Coverage continues monthly as long as eligibility remains
- Predictable expenses: Know exactly what you’ll pay
- Home delivery: Medication ships directly
- Genuine affordability: Substantial reductions making treatment sustainable
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
People managing type 2 diabetes with injectable medications typically ask these questions.
With The Rx Advocates, patients pay a fixed monthly service fee, which depends on the number of medications covered.
- 1 Medication (Byetta only) – $80 per month
- 2 Medications (Byetta + 1 other) – $90 per month
- 3 Medications (Byetta + 2 others) – $100 per month
- 4+ Medications – $110 per month
Importantly, there are no hidden fees, and prices remain consistent even if retail costs fluctuate.
Price varies based on factors:
- Prescribed dosage: Frequency determined by healthcare provider
- Patient location: Geographic region affects pricing
- Pharmacy location: Different chains implement different markups
- Insurance coverage: Whether plan covers prescription medications
For those unable to secure adequate insurance, paying out of pocket can be daunting.
Singles earning less than $40,000, couples with combined income less than $60,000, and larger families with income less than $100,000 typically qualify. Contact us for a personalized eligibility assessment.
Type 2 diabetes rarely requires just one medication. Most use combination therapy. We can help you access programs for multiple medications simultaneously, capping total monthly cost at $110.
We simplify the process by coordinating with your healthcare provider, assembling required documentation, submitting complete applications, and arranging home delivery. You focus on managing diabetes. We focus on keeping medication affordable.
About Byetta
Byetta (exenatide) treats type 2 diabetes mellitus.
How it works: Type 2 diabetes develops when your pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin or your body doesn’t use insulin effectively. Byetta stimulates the pancreas to release insulin while simultaneously slowing glucose movement from gut to bloodstream. This dual action prevents blood sugar from reaching dangerously high levels. Also decreases appetite, helping users lose weight.
Administration: Injected under skin twice daily or once weekly depending on prescribing information. Combined with proper diet and exercise and sometimes other antidiabetic medications. Not for use in people with type 1 diabetes.
Side effects:
- Common: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, decreased appetite, injection site reactions
- Serious: Hypoglycemia, worsening kidney injury, severe allergic reactions, pancreatitis
Important warnings: Risk of serious reactions higher among elderly and those with existing heart disease. Hypoglycemia is more common among people using insulin or sulfonylurea with Byetta.
Get Started Today
Blood sugar control requires consistent medication adherence. When Byetta becomes financially impossible, people ration doses or abandon treatment. Neither approach prevents long-term complications: kidney failure, vision loss, nerve damage, cardiovascular disease.
These complications develop silently over years of inadequate glycemic control.
Stop gambling with your long-term health because pharmaceutical pricing forces that choice. Contact us now.
