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Lantus<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>insulin glargine<\/span>) is a brand-name <\/span>prescription medication<\/span> used to control <\/span>blood sugar levels<\/span> (blood <\/span>glucose<\/span>) in people with <\/span>Type 1 or <\/span>Type 2 diabetes<\/span><\/a>. Importantly, it is not <\/span>FDA<\/span>-approved to treat <\/span>diabetic ketoacidosis<\/span><\/a>. As a synthetic form of human insulin, <\/span>Lantus<\/span> is classified as a biologic. It is also a <\/span>long-acting insulin<\/span>. \u201cThink about <\/span>Lantus<\/span> 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

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

Before insurance<\/span><\/a> or discounts, the average retail price of <\/span>Lantus<\/span> is $319 for 1, 10 mL of a 100-unit\/mL vial. The average price of <\/span>Lantus Solostar<\/span>, which is <\/span>Lantus<\/span> in a prefilled injection pen instead of a vial, is <\/span>$88 for 1, 3 mL of 100 units\/mL <\/span>Solostar pen<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cInsulin is typically dosed based on a formula that includes weight and age,\u201d <\/span>Dr. Alexander-EL<\/span><\/a> says. That means the <\/span>daily dosage<\/span><\/a> for <\/span>long-acting insulin<\/span> varies widely from person to person. For example, a person needing 3,000 units of insulin per month could pay up to $960 for three vials of <\/span>Lantus<\/span> or $890 for 10 pens of <\/span>Lantus Solostar<\/span>. Keep in mind, the <\/span>manufacturer recommends<\/span><\/a> that the pharmacy dispense the entire original sealed carton with 5 pens when dispensing Lantus Solostar. The <\/span>FDA<\/span><\/a> supports dispensing full cartons as well. There may not be an option to only purchase one pen at a time.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

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

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