Can I Sell My Farxiga Tablets?
If you have unused Farxiga tablets after changing medications, adjusting your treatment plan, switching insurance, or no longer needing them, you may be wondering:
“Can I sell my Farxiga tablets?”
Farxiga is different from diabetic supplies such as Dexcom sensors, FreeStyle Libre sensors, Omnipod pods, and diabetic test strips because Farxiga is a prescription medication.
That distinction is important when considering whether unused Farxiga can legally be resold.
Is It Legal to Sell Farxiga?
Farxiga (dapagliflozin) is a prescription medication.
Prescription drugs are regulated differently from diabetic supplies and medical devices. Federal and state requirements can restrict how prescription medications that have already been dispensed to an individual may be sold, transferred, or redistributed.
Because of these restrictions, individuals should not assume they can privately sell their unused Farxiga to another person or business.
The rules can depend on the circumstances and applicable state and federal laws.
Can I Sell Unopened Farxiga Tablets?
Having an unopened bottle or package does not necessarily make Farxiga eligible for resale.
For example, your Farxiga may still be:
Factory sealed
Unopened
Unexpired
Properly stored
In the original packaging
However, these factors do not remove its status as a prescription medication.
Once prescription medication has been dispensed to an individual, restrictions may apply to its resale and redistribution regardless of whether the package was ever opened.
Why Is Farxiga Different From Diabetic Supplies?
Farxiga is a prescription drug, while products such as CGM sensors, diabetic test strips, and many insulin pump supplies fall into different regulatory categories.
Prescription medications involve additional considerations, including:
Prescription-only status
Chain of custody
Storage and handling
Product integrity
Lot and recall information
State pharmacy regulations
Federal requirements governing drug distribution
These requirements are one reason you shouldn't treat unused prescription tablets the same way as an unopened box of diabetic supplies.
What Is Farxiga?
Farxiga is the brand name for dapagliflozin, a prescription medication.
It belongs to a class of medications known as SGLT2 inhibitors.
Because Farxiga is prescription-only, it should be used according to the directions of a healthcare professional and should not be given or sold to another person simply because you no longer need it.
Why Do People Have Extra Farxiga?
There are several reasons someone may end up with unused Farxiga tablets, including:
Switching to another medication
A healthcare provider changing treatment
Insurance changes
Dosage changes
Side effects
Automatic prescription refills
Receiving a new prescription before finishing an existing supply
Whatever the reason, having extra medication does not necessarily mean it can legally be resold.
Can I Sell Farxiga Online?
You should not assume that prescription medication can legally be listed and sold online simply because it is unopened.
Online marketplaces do not change the prescription status of Farxiga or the laws governing prescription-drug distribution.
Be cautious about attempting to sell prescription medications through marketplaces, classified websites, social media, or directly to another individual.
Can I Sell Farxiga to a Pharmacy?
Pharmacies generally cannot simply purchase medication back from a patient and return it to normal inventory after it has been dispensed.
Rules involving prescription-drug returns and redistribution can vary, so your pharmacist is a good resource for determining what options are available for unused Farxiga in your particular situation.
What Can I Do With Unused Farxiga?
If you have Farxiga that you no longer need, there are alternatives to attempting to sell it.
Talk to Your Pharmacist
Ask your pharmacist whether there are approved return, disposal, or medication take-back options available in your area.
Contact Your Healthcare Provider
If your medication or dosage recently changed, ask your healthcare provider what you should do with your remaining Farxiga.
Look for Medication Take-Back Options
Authorized medication take-back programs provide a way to dispose of unwanted prescription medications appropriately.
Don't give your prescription medication to someone else simply because they take the same drug.
What If I Also Have Unused Diabetic Supplies?
This is where the situation can be different.
Although prescription medications such as Farxiga are subject to additional restrictions, many unopened diabetic supplies may qualify for purchase if they meet current requirements.
Trusted Diabetic purchases many eligible products, including:
CGM Sensors
Insulin Pump Supplies
Diabetic Test Strips
Requirements for Eligible Diabetic Supplies
For diabetic supplies that we currently purchase, products generally need to be:
Unopened
Factory sealed
Unexpired
In acceptable condition
Free from significant box damage
Within our current expiration requirements
Eligible under our current purchasing guidelines
Different products may have different requirements.
See our Product Condition Guidelines before sending your supplies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I sell my Farxiga tablets?
Farxiga is a prescription medication. Individuals should not assume that patient-dispensed prescription medication can legally be privately resold. Applicable restrictions can depend on federal and state law and the circumstances.
Can I sell unopened Farxiga?
Being unopened does not remove Farxiga's prescription status. Restrictions on resale or redistribution may still apply even when the original packaging remains sealed.
Can I sell Farxiga 5 mg tablets?
Farxiga 5 mg is prescription-only. Its strength does not change the fact that prescription-drug resale and distribution are regulated.
Can I sell Farxiga 10 mg tablets?
Farxiga 10 mg is also a prescription medication and is subject to applicable prescription-drug requirements.
Can I sell Farxiga online?
You should not assume that listing Farxiga online makes a private sale permissible. Prescription-drug distribution remains regulated regardless of where a transaction is arranged.
Can I sell expired Farxiga?
Expired prescription medication should not be sold or used. Ask a pharmacist about appropriate disposal options.
Do you buy Farxiga?
Trusted Diabetic focuses on eligible unopened diabetic supplies rather than patient-dispensed prescription medications.
If you also have CGM sensors, insulin pump supplies, diabetic test strips, or other eligible diabetic supplies, send us photos and we'll review them.
Have Extra Diabetic Supplies?
While Farxiga is a prescription medication, your other unopened diabetic supplies may still have value.
Trusted Diabetic offers a simple process for eligible supplies:
Fast quotes
Nationwide mail-in service
Local drop-off in Canoga Park, California
Fast payment after products are received and verified