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Lantus<\/a> (insulin glargine) is a brand-name prescription medication used to control blood sugar levels (blood glucose) in people with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes<\/a>. Importantly, it is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat diabetic ketoacidosis<\/a>. Lantus is classified as a biologic and long-acting insulin. \u201cThink about Lantus as a straight line keeping blood sugar steady versus the peaks that occur after eating, which is what short-acting insulin targets,\u201d says Troy Alexander-EL, MD, a board-certified internal medicine and primary care physician in Portland, Oregon.<\/p>\n

Insulin<\/a> is a life-saving necessity for many people with diabetes<\/a>, but unfortunately, brand-name insulin glargine injections like Lantus can be costly. The good news is that there are ways to maximize savings on this prescription drug, including SingleCare discount coupons, copay savings cards, and other financial assistance options.<\/p>\n

How much does Lantus cost?<\/h2>\n

Before insurance or discounts, the average retail price of Lantus<\/a> is $168<\/span> for one vial of 10 mL at 100 units\/mL. The average price of Lantus Solostar<\/a>, which is Lantus in a prefilled injection pen rather than a vial, is $93<\/span> for one, 3 mL 100 units\/mL Solostar pen.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cInsulin is typically dosed based on a formula that includes weight and age,\u201d Dr. Alexander-EL<\/a> says. That means the daily dosage<\/a> for long-acting insulin varies widely from person to person. For example, a person needing 3,000 units of insulin per month could pay nearly $500 for three vials of Lantus or $900 for 10 pens of Lantus Solostar.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Keep in mind that the manufacturer recommends<\/a> that the pharmacy dispense the entire original sealed carton containing 5 pens when dispensing Lantus Solostar. The FDA also supports dispensing full cartons<\/a>. There may not be an option to only purchase one pen at a time.<\/p>\n

Many people use insurance to lower their out-of-pocket costs of Lantus. Insurance coverage of Lantus varies by policy. People enrolled in Medicare Part D often pay $35 or less per month for Lantus<\/a>. Most Medicaid enrollees also get insulin for free or at a significantly reduced price, but coverage of Lantus specifically (versus other insulins) may vary by state.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Can I get Lantus for free?<\/h2>\n

You may be able to qualify for free prescription Lantus through Sanofi Patient Connection<\/a>, a patient assistance program from Sanofi, the drug\u2019s manufacturer. However, you must meet the following strict eligibility criteria:<\/p>\n