How can I get my Lantus cheaper?
Lantus still works best for me, how can I save?
- Save with a manufacturer coupon or patient assistance program. Sanofi offers a manufacturer coupon program and patient assistance program for patients with and without insurance coverage.
- Use a GoodRx Lantus coupon.
- Try to appeal your coverage.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Lantus?
Basaglar contains the same kind of insulin as Lantus (insulin glargine), and while it is cheaper—Basaglar costs about 15% less than Lantus—it is still expensive, with a cash price of around $450 for a 30-day supply.
What size vials does Lantus come in?
Lantus 100 units/ml solution for injection in a vial is a clear, colourless and waterlike solution. Each vial contains 5 ml of solution for injection (equivalent to 500 units) or 10 ml of solution for injection (equivalent to 1000 units). Pack sizes of 1, 2, 5 and 10 vials of 5 ml or 1 vial of 10 ml.
How long do Lantus vials last?
Long-term storage stability (unopened vial). Lantus should be stored in a refrigerator to maintain the labeled expiration date. In the absence of refrigeration, unopened vials of Lantus should be discarded after 28 days.
How can I get a free insulin pen?
Major insulin manufacturers in the US offer patient assistance programs to uninsured patients and patients on Medicare Part D, so they can get their insulin for free. These programs have certain eligibility restrictions, requirements and limitations, so be sure to read the fine print before using them.
Is there a generic version of Lantus?
There is currently no generic alternative for Lantus, but there is an alternative insulin with the same active ingredient as Lantus. GoodRx has partnered with Inside Rx and Sanofi-Aventis to reduce the price for this prescription.
What pen needles for Lantus SoloSTAR?
THE LANTUS SOLOSTAR INSULIN PEN CAN BE USED WITH THE BD ULTRA-FINE™ PEN NEEDLES*. *Ultra-Fine is a trademark of Becton, Dickinson and Company. After its first use, don’t refrigerate the Lantus SoloSTAR pen. Keep it at room temperature only (below 86°F).
Should Lantus be refrigerated after opening?
After its first use, don’t refrigerate the Lantus SoloStar pen. Keep it at room temperature only (below 86°F). After 28 days, throw your opened Lantus pen away—even if it still has insulin in it. Keep Lantus away from direct heat and light.
Can you use GoodRx for insulin?
GoodRx offers discounts on insulin drugs, which can save you as much as 50% off the full retail price. At goodrx.com, you can also compare insulin prices at different pharmacies in your area and find information about discount programs at specific pharmacies. Appeal your coverage.
Is Lantus safe for long-term use?
Is Lantus safe for long-term use? Some observational studies suggested that Lantus may lead to an increased risk of cancer; however, more recent research has found no increased risk. Despite this possible link, doctors recommend Lantus for long-term use because the risks of untreated diabetes are more immediate.
What is insulin comparable to Lantus?
Both Levemir and Lantus are preferred over NPH insulin because they have a longer duration of action, a less pronounced peak, and are more consistent in their effects with less risk of hypoglycemia. Both Levemir and Lantus are clear solutions, unlike NPH which requires resuspension prior to injection.
How many Lantus solostar pens per box?
One prescription for the LANTUS® SoloSTAR® pen provides a box with 5 pens, each one containing 300 units of LANTUS® insulin for a total of 1500 units. One prescription for a vial of LANTUS® insulin is only 1000 units.
Which needle to use with Lantus solostar pen?
THE LANTUS SOLOSTAR INSULIN PEN CAN BE USED WITH THE BD ULTRA-FINE™ PEN NEEDLES*. Your healthcare provider may prescribe Ultra-Fine™pen needles. They come in the following sizes: