Brand-name prescription
Byetta
exenatide
Compare your options
| Compare | ByettaBrand name | Authorized genericWithout the Byetta name | Regular genericexenatide |
|---|---|---|---|
| What pharmacies pay | Price not listed | Not sold | $720per 2.4 mL pen |
| Same as Byetta? | The original | – | Same active ingredientFillers and dyes can differ |
| Ways to save | No maker card | – | Ask for it by name |
| With insurance | Brand co-pay, usually the highest | – | Usually the lowest co-pay |
No authorized generic: There isn’t one.
Prices are the average U.S. drugstores pay (source: Medicaid, September 23, 2026). What you pay depends on your plan or the pharmacy.
What pharmacies pay
The average U.S. drugstores pay for each strength (source: Medicaid, September 23, 2026). What you pay depends on your plan or the pharmacy.
| Strength | Regular generic |
|---|---|
| 250 mcg/mL injectionper 2.4 mL pen | $720 |
Good to know
- A regular generic has the same active ingredient, strength and form as Byetta, and the FDA requires it to work the same way. Its fillers and dyes can differ, so it may look different.
- There’s no authorized generic of Byetta.
- We didn’t find a savings card from Byetta’s maker.
- Don’t stop or change a medicine without talking to your pharmacist or prescriber.