{"id":631024,"date":"2025-01-13T13:57:24","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T18:57:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=631024"},"modified":"2025-01-13T13:57:24","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T18:57:24","slug":"basaglar-kwikpen-without-insurance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/basaglar-kwikpen-without-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"How much is Basaglar Kwikpen without insurance?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Basaglar Kwikpen<\/span><\/a> is a prefilled pen of long-acting insulin (insulin glargine) used to treat Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes by managing blood sugar levels. When paying completely out-of-pocket, Basaglar Kwikpen costs around $94 per 3 mL pen. Even though there are no over-the-counter alternatives, there are still a few ways to save money on Basaglar Kwikpen prescriptions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Is there a generic for Basaglar Kwikpen?<\/span><\/h2>\n

No. While drugs made with synthetic chemicals have generic versions, biologic drugs like <\/span>Basaglar Kwikpen<\/span><\/a> have what\u2019s called biosimilars. Basaglar Kwikpen doesn\u2019t have a biosimilar, but it is very similar to another insulin glargine drug called Lantus Solostar.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Basaglar Kwikpen vs. Lantus Solostar<\/span><\/h2>\n

Basaglar Kwikpen and <\/span>Lantus Solostar<\/span><\/a> both have the same active ingredient, insulin glargine. However, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) didn\u2019t officially approve Basaglar as a biosimilar, but rather a \u201c<\/span>follow-on\u201d insulin<\/span><\/a>\u2014essentially one company\u2019s copy of another company\u2019s product. Lantus has <\/span>two FDA-approved biosimilars<\/span><\/a>: <\/span>Semglee<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Rezvoglar<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Regardless, Basaglar Kwikpen and Lantus have the <\/span>same chemical structure<\/span><\/a> and manage high blood sugar the same way. Studies <\/span>from 2018<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>2022<\/span><\/a> have shown similar efficacy and safety in treating patients with Type 2 diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Is Basaglar Kwikpen covered by insurance?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Basaglar Kwikpen is often covered by insurance, but it depends on the specific plan. <\/span>Eli Lilly and Company<\/span><\/a>, the manufacturer of Basaglar Kwikpen, says that 97% of people who have private insurance pay $0\u2013$95 per month, while 86% of Medicare Part D beneficiaries pay the same amount.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Lilly also says most people with Medicaid pay $4\u2013$9 per month for Basaglar Kwikpen. \u201cMedicaid coverage can vary by state, but factors often include the patient’s medical necessity, formulary inclusion, and the presence of any preferred drug lists,\u201d says <\/span>Mark Anton, MD, FACS<\/span><\/a>, medical director at <\/span>Slimz Weight Loss<\/span><\/a>. \u201cAdditionally, state-specific policies and budget constraints can also play a role.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The exact out-of-pocket cost you\u2019ll pay depends on your plan\u2019s deductible, copays, coinsurance, and other policies. Review the plan\u2019s formulary, or contact your insurance provider, to get a better idea of what you might pay.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sometimes, the patient or healthcare provider might need to go through a few extra steps to prove that Basaglar Kwikpen is medically necessary\u2014a process called <\/span>prior authorization<\/span><\/a>. According to Dr. Anton, \u201cPrior authorization for Basaglar Kwikpen may require detailed documentation of the patient’s medical history, a demonstration of the necessity for insulin therapy, and sometimes proof of failure or intolerance to other treatments.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Basaglar Kwikpen price without insurance<\/span><\/h2>\n

If your health insurance won\u2019t cover Basaglar Kwikpen or you don\u2019t have insurance, you may have to pay the average retail price of $94 per 3 mL pen. How long this pen lasts will depend on your dosage. Each pen contains 300 units, and the maximum starting dosage is 10 units per day. If you take the maximum, one pen will last 30 days, but if your healthcare provider recommends taking less, it may last longer. If you take 10 units per day, that price will cost you around $3 per day, for a total of around $1,125 per year.<\/span><\/p>\n

Not everyone pays that price, though. Not only can your insurance plan\u2019s policies affect out-of-pocket costs, but so can the specific pharmacy and location. Each pharmacy or pharmacy chain sets its own prices, and <\/span>studies have shown<\/span><\/a> that drug prices can fluctuate significantly between ZIP codes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Basaglar Kwikpen isn\u2019t the only insulin medication available. There are alternatives that may be more affordable or more widely covered by insurance.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Drug name<\/b><\/td>\nPrice without insurance of brand-name drug\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\nSingleCare price<\/b><\/td>\nSavings options<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Basaglar Kwikpen<\/span><\/a> (insulin glargine)<\/span><\/td>\n$93.75 per 1, 3 mL of 100unit\/mL pen<\/span><\/td>\n$52.13 for 1, 3 mL of 100unit\/mL pen of brand-name Basaglar KwikPen<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Semglee<\/span><\/p>\n

(insulin glargine-yfgn)<\/span><\/td>\n

$110.71 per 1, 3 mL of 100 unit\/mL pen<\/span><\/td>\n$19 for 1, 3 mL of 100 unit\/mL pen of generic Semglee<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rezvoglar Kwikpen <\/span>(insulin glargine-aglr)<\/span><\/td>\n$30 per 1, 3 mL of 100 unit\/mL pen<\/span><\/td>\n$19 for 1, 3 mL of 100 unit\/mL pen of generic Rezvoglar KwikPen\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lantus Solostar<\/span><\/p>\n

(insulin glargine)<\/span><\/td>\n

$104 for 1, 3 mL of 100 unit mL pen<\/span><\/td>\n$20 for 1, 3 mL of 100 units\/mL brand-name Lantus Solostar Pen<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Toujeo SoloStar<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

(insulin glargine)<\/span><\/td>\n

$201 for 1, 1.5 mL of 300 unit\/mL pen<\/span><\/td>\n$170 for 3, 1.5 mL of 300 unit\/mL pen of brand-name Toujeo SoloStar<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Levemir<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

(insulin detemir)<\/span><\/td>\n

$354.31 for 1, 10 mL of 100unit\/mL vial<\/span><\/td>\n$107.48 for 1, 10 mL vial<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tresiba Flextouch<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

(insulin degludec)<\/span><\/td>\n

$148 for 1, 3 mL of 100 unit\/mL pen<\/span><\/td>\n$37 for 1, 3 mL of 100 unit\/mL pen of brand-name Tresiba Flextouch<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
Prescription drug prices often change. These are the most accurate medication prices at the time of publishing. 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. Click the link under \u201cSavings options\u201d to see the latest drug prices.<\/span><\/i><\/h5>\n

How to get Basaglar Kwikpen without insurance<\/span><\/h2>\n

Most people don\u2019t pay full price for insulin, including Basaglar Kwikpen. Here are some of the most affordable ways to get Basaglar Kwikpen without insurance.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Use free Basaglar Kwikpen coupons<\/span><\/h3>\n

SingleCare negotiates discounts on over 10,000 different medications with pharmacies across the country. With a Basaglar Kwikpen coupon from SingleCare, you could pay $52 instead of $94 per pen, depending on your pharmacy and location. To use SingleCare, you can either show your pharmacist your <\/span>SingleCare prescription discount card<\/span><\/a> or search for the drug\u2019s coupon page on the <\/span>SingleCare<\/span><\/a> website or <\/span>iPhone<\/span><\/a> or <\/span>Android app<\/span><\/a> and present the coupon to your pharmacist.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Consider manufacturer or government assistance<\/span><\/h3>\n

\u201cOne of the key strategies I’ve successfully implemented involves leveraging patient assistance programs and manufacturer discounts,\u201d Dr. Anton says. \u201cThese programs can be a huge help in reducing medication costs, much like how similar approaches can lower expenses for Basaglar Kwikpen.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Eli Lilly offers a <\/span>savings card<\/span><\/a> that can drop the monthly cost of insulin products like Basaglar Kwikpen to $35, whether or not you have insurance coverage. Eligible applicants must:<\/span><\/p>\n