Toujeo cost and savings options

In this article:

• How much does Toujeo cost?
• Is Toujeo covered by insurance?
• How to save money on Toujeo

In this article

• How much does Toujeo cost?
• Is Toujeo covered by insurance?
• How to save money on Toujeo

Toujeo is a long-acting man-made insulin. It is approved for controlling blood sugar levels in adults and children (6 years and older) with diabetes mellitus. Sanofi manufactures Toujeo, and it is available in 1.5 mL and 3 mL size pen injectors at a concentration of 300 units/mL of insulin glargine (the active ingredient).

Some people may have challenges covering the cost, especially those who are uninsured or economically disadvantaged. This article provides several options to help you afford your medication. This includes free SingleCare Coupons and manufacturers’ patient assistance programs.

How much does Toujeo cost?

Without insurance, the average retail price of one Toujeo Solostar pen is $177 for 1.5mL of 300 units/mL, while Toujeo Max Solostar costs $375 for one, 3mL of 300 unit/mL pen.

Using the SingleCare coupon, the price of Toujeo Solostar is slashed to as low as $58 for one, 1.5mL pen—and $113 for one, 3mL pen of Toujeo Max Solostar at Kroger. Considering that generic Toujeo is currently unavailable, this might be a good deal to save on your prescription.

Is Toujeo covered by insurance?

“Toujeo is covered by many insurance plans, including Medicare plans. It comes in two kinds of insulin pens, Toujeo SoloStar and Toujeo Max SoloStar, and insurance coverage may vary by pen-type,” says Carrie Allen, Pharm.D, consultant pharmacist and adjunct professor at the University of the Incarnate Word. “Generally, insurance coverage varies by plan. In some cases, it is covered by an insurance plan, but your doctor will need to go through a step that requires some paperwork to be filled out before the insurance company will pay for it, a process known as a prior authorization.”

According to the manufacturer’s website, Medicare beneficiaries will pay $35 for a monthly supply of Toujeo with Medicare Part D. Reach out to your insurance provider for questions about your plan, as the cost of Toujeo may vary depending on your plan’s formulary, copay, and deductible. 

Before getting on Toujeo, discuss preexisting medical conditions with your doctor, including heart problems, and kidney problems. Furthermore, present a complete list of all your medications and supplements so they can advise you on how to avoid drug interactions. For example, using drugs like pioglitazone (Actos) or rosiglitazone (Avandia), also for treating Type 2 diabetes, with Toujeo may cause heart failure. If you notice symptoms of heart failure, including sudden weight gain and shortness of breath, seek medical help immediately.

The most common side effect of Toujeo is low blood sugar (symptoms of low blood sugar include sweating, dizziness, shaking, fast heartrate). Toujeo is also associated with severe allergic reactions, including whole-body rash, fast heartbeat, and dizziness. Seek medical help if you experience these side effects.

Additionally, avoid operating heavy machinery until you are sure of how your body reacts to Toujeo. Toujeo is only for single-patient-use, do not share your pen. Read the instruction leaflet for full prescribing information and details on additional side effects.

How to save money on Toujeo

If you can’t afford the full cost of prescription Toujeo, there are ways to save money. Six tips to help you get it cheaper include:

1. Free Toujeo coupons

If you are uninsured, consider using the free SingleCare coupon to save cost on Toujeo, you may get at least 80% reduction from its original price. 

Keep in mind that SingleCare prices vary by quantity, strength, form, and pharmacy. With the SingleCare discount coupon, you pay as low as $58 for one, 1.5mL pen of Toujeo Solostar and $113 for one, 3mL pen of Toujeo Max Solostar at Kroger.

The coupons are available on the SingleCare website. All you need to do is search for Toujeo on the SingleCare website or app. Fill in your dose and quantity, then choose a coupon for the pharmacy with the lowest cost. When you fill your prescription, present the SingleCare coupon card at the pharmacy to save on Toujeo.

2. Medicare or Medicaid savings

Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that covers healthcare expenses for low-income people, including families, children, and individuals with disabilities.

Medicare is an insurance program through which the federal government reduces healthcare costs for older adults aged 65 and above. The Medicare drug plan (Part D) helps enrolled individuals cover the cost of prescription drugs. 

The Medicare Part D includes a low-income subsidy known as Extra Help. The program covers the out-of-pocket costs of Medicare Part D prescription drugs, including premiums, deductibles, and copays, for economically disadvantaged individuals. If you apply for Extra Help, the program can help cover the cost of Toujeo.

3. Manufacturer savings

The manufacturer also offers assistance to the uninsured or people insured by a commercial/employer/private plan who still have to pay the full out-of-pocket cost of Toujeo. They offer two cost-savings programs—Insulins Valyou savings program and the Sanofi Insulins co-pay savings program, which allows eligible individuals to pay just $35 for a 30-day supply of Toujeo. However, other costs may apply, reach out to the manufacturer for more details on the benefits and eligibility criteria.

4. Patient assistance programs

The Sanofi US patient assistance program, known as Sanofi Patient Connection, also helps eligible patients obtain their Toujeo prescription at no cost.

To be eligible;

• You must be a U.S. citizen or reside in U.S. territories.
• You must have no insurance coverage
• Your annual household income must be ≤ 400% of the current federal poverty level.

5. Bulk supply

Consider asking your doctor to write a prescription for a 90-day supply of Toujeo. Some insurance plans may lower the total copay if you order a three-month supply of your prescription.

6. Shop around

Before filling your prescription, shop around and compare prices. Price estimation tools, like the SingleCare Lookup Tool, can help you get the best deal on Toujeo by finding pharmacies with the lowest prices. 

Additionally, consider calling your local pharmacies to find out which one offers the most affordable price. Chain pharmacies are often cheaper for some prescription medications compared to independent pharmacies. “Every pharmacy, whether it’s a big chain or your local independent pharmacy, makes its own deals with drug manufacturers. The big chains often get better discounts because they buy in bulk. Smaller pharmacies don’t have the same bargaining power, so they pay more and that cost gets passed to you,” Dr. Allen says. 

Is there a cheaper alternative to Toujeo?

“There is a concentrated form of the long-acting insulin Tresiba, also known as degludec insulin, that is currently the only other basal insulin that could be considered for use as an alternative to Toujeo,” Dr. Allen says. 

“It has a non-branded version available, which may be cheaper than brand-name Tresiba or Toujeo. However, the concentration is available in 100 and 200 units per milliliter, which is less than Toujeo. Therefore, it is extremely important that these medications are not switched without a healthcare professional adjusting the dose and without appropriate monitoring after the medication or dose is changed,” she cautions. Dr. Allen also notes that Novo Nordisk (manufacturer of Tresiba) plans to discontinue all non-branded insulins at the end of December 2025.

“Standard-strength insulin glargine are usually the most affordable options, but patients who need larger doses will have to split the dose into more than one injection. This can be a tradeoff that is worth it for many people so that they can afford their medications and control their diabetes,” Dr Allen says. “I’d rather have someone take care of themselves, get the medications they can afford, and take them regularly than go without or use them irregularly to save money.” 

“Generally, the price of insulin depends almost entirely on each patient’s insurance coverage. Some insurance companies prefer Lantus or Tresiba over Toujeo, which means patients may pay less out-of-pocket cost for these brands,” says Jennifer Brown, MD, a dual board-certified physician in family medicine and obesity medicine, in West Virginia. 

“For most patients, there is little benefit of one type of long-acting insulin versus another. Unless I have a good reason, I usually prescribe the least expensive insulin for the patient,” Dr. Brown says.

“Work with your healthcare provider to find the insulin that works best for your body and your budget. The right insulin is the one you can afford to take consistently,” Dr Allen says.

For changing the type of insulin, some less expensive alternatives to discuss with your healthcare provider include the following:

Topujeo savings
Drug name	Price without insurance	SingleCare price	Coupons
Insulin degludec	$55 per 1, 3mL of 100unit/mL pen.	$37 for 1, 3mL of 100unit/mL pen at Kroger.	See latest prices
Insulin glargine	$43 per 1, 3mL of 100unit/mL pen.	$20 for 1, 3mL of 100unit/mL pen at Kroger.	See latest prices
Semglee	$110 per 1, 3mL of 100unit/mL pen.	$20 for 1, 3mL of 100unit/mL pen at Harris Teeter.	See latest prices
Lantus Solostar	$83 for 1, 3mL of 100units/mL solostar pen.	$21 for 1, 3mL of 100units/mL solostar pen at Kroger.	See latest prices
Basaglar KiwkPen	$95 per 1, 3mL of 100unit/mL pen.	$54 for 1, 3mL of 100unit/mL pen at Kroger.	See latest prices
Rezvoglar KwikPen	$29 per 1, 3mL of 100unit/mL pen	$20 for 1, 3mL of 100unit/mL at Kroger.	See latest prices

Prescription drug prices often change. These are the most accurate medication prices at the time of publishing in ZIP code 23666 as of [date]. The listed price without insurance references the price of brand-name drugs (unless otherwise specified). The listed SingleCare price references the price of generic drugs if available.