How Doctors Can Help Patients Save: Prescribing Januvia, Jardiance, or Farxiga for Canadian Fulfillment

How Doctors Can Help Patients Save: Prescribing Januvia, Jardiance, or Farxiga for Canadian Fulfillment

With out-of-pocket costs for diabetes medications rising in the U.S., many physicians are facing difficult conversations with their patients. Whether it’s Januvia (sitagliptin), Jardiance (empagliflozin), or Farxiga (dapagliflozin), these essential drugs often come with high copays, prior authorization delays, or complete insurance denial.

But there’s a lesser-known solution that many American prescribers are beginning to embrace: writing prescriptions for Canadian fulfillment through trusted online prescription referral services like Over the Border Meds.

These services connect patients directly to licensed Canadian pharmacies—where the same brand-name drugs cost a fraction of what they do in the U.S.

What Makes Canadian Fulfillment So Affordable?

The price difference boils down to regulatory pricing controls. While U.S. manufacturers can charge whatever the market allows, Canada enforces caps on essential drug prices through the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board.

Here’s what this means in practice:

  • Januvia 100 mg (30 tablets):
    U.S. Price: $500+
    Canada: $140 (or cheaper with generic sitagliptin)

  • Jardiance 10 mg (30 tablets):
    U.S. Price: $600+
    Canada: $109

  • Farxiga 10 mg (30 tablets):
    U.S. Price: $500+
    Canada: $130 (cheaper with generic dapagliflozin)

Doctors who prescribe these drugs routinely can significantly improve adherence and outcomes by pointing patients to more affordable options across the border.

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How to Support Patients in Ordering from Canada

Helping patients save through Canadian fulfillment is easier than you might think. Here are ways healthcare providers can get involved:

  • Write a 90-day prescription for Januvia, Jardiance, Farxiga, or the relevant generic name (e.g., sitagliptin for Januvia).

  • Inform patients they can submit the prescription through Over the Border Meds, either by uploading it themselves or asking the clinic to fax it.

  • Partner with Over the Border Meds to receive a custom referral code. This gives patients 10% off their first order, and shows your clinic is actively supporting affordability.

  • Provide a simple print-out or link to Over the Border Meds, so patients can browse pricing and ordering details.

No special licensing is needed for the prescriber—just a valid U.S. prescription for personal-use importation (up to 90 days at a time).

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Why Generic Options from Canada Add Even More Value

Canada now offers generic sitagliptin and dapagliflozin, which is a direct substitute for Januvia and Farxiga. For many patients paying cash in the U.S., this makes Canadian fulfillment even more cost-effective.

The benefits of generic options from Canada include:

  • ✅ Identical active ingredient and dosage strength

  • ✅ Substantial cost savings

  • ✅ Fulfilled by licensed Canadian pharmacies

  • ✅ Shipped directly to U.S. homes

Providers who understand these options can help their patients avoid treatment delays and improve A1c control—without forcing them to choose between health and finances.

How Over the Border Meds Supports You and Your Patients

Over the Border Meds isn’t a pharmacy—it’s a prescription referral service that partners with accredited Canadian pharmacies. This ensures every order is processed safely, legally, and with pharmacist oversight.

What sets Over the Border Meds apart?

  • 🔹 Easy fax process for providers

  • 🔹 Transparent drug pricing listed online

  • 🔹 Live pharmacist support for your patients

  • 🔹 Exclusive referral codes for clinics

  • 🔹 Coupons and repeat customer savings

Whether your clinic serves rural, uninsured, or Medicare-ineligible patients, this service helps bridge the affordability gap—without sacrificing safety or efficacy.

Final Thoughts: Empowering Patients Starts with Options

Prescribers are uniquely positioned to guide patients toward smarter, more sustainable care. If your patient can’t afford Januvia or Jardiance through their U.S. pharmacy, recommending a licensed Canadian referral service may be the lifeline they need.

By partnering with trusted providers like Over the Border Meds, you can offer your patients peace of mind, better adherence, and lasting savings.

If your clinic would like to begin referring patients to order diabetes medications affordably from Canada, email us at info@overthebordermeds.com. We’ll provide brochures, pricing tools, and your own referral code to pass along to patients.