Novolin R is a brand-name drug that is used to lower glucose (sugar) levels in the blood in type 1 and Type 2 diabetes patients. Novolin R is a short-acting insulin that starts working within 30 minutes after injection, peaks in 2 to 3 hours, and keeps working for up to 8 hours. There is no generic version of Novolin R available at the moment. Novolin R costs approximately $145.06 for 1, 10ml of 100unit/ml vial but this cost can be reduced to $46.71 by using a SingeCare Novolin R coupon. Our coupons are accepted at popular drugstores such as CVS Pharmacy, Walmart, and Walgreens.
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Novolin R is a brand-name drug that is used to lower glucose (sugar) levels in the blood in type 1 and Type 2 diabetes patients. Novolin R is a short-acting insulin that starts working within 30 minutes after injection, peaks in 2 to 3 hours, and keeps working for up to 8 hours. There is no generic version of Novolin R available at the moment. Novolin R costs approximately $145.06 for 1, 10ml of 100unit/ml vial but this cost can be reduced to $46.71 by using a SingeCare Novolin R coupon. Our coupons are accepted at popular drugstores such as CVS Pharmacy, Walmart, and Walgreens.
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| Pharmacy | Novolin R Retail Price | Novolin R SingleCare Price |
|---|---|---|
| Walmart | $57.80 | $53.80 |
| Walgreens | $167.00 | $54.50 |
| Kroger Pharmacy | $61.00 | $49.70 |
These prices are based on the last month of SingleCare prescription fill data by major pharmacy. This table updates daily to show the most accurate typical prices by pharmacies. If a data point is missing from the table, it is because we do not have enough data to produce a reliable figure.
Novolin R is a brand-name drug that is used to lower glucose (sugar) levels in the blood in type 1 and Type 2 diabetes patients. Novolin R is a short-acting insulin that starts working within 30 minutes after injection, peaks in 2 to 3 hours, and keeps working for up to 8 hours. There is no generic version of Novolin R available at the moment. Novolin R costs approximately $145.06 for 1, 10ml of 100unit/ml vial but this cost can be reduced to $46.71 by using a SingeCare Novolin R coupon. Our coupons are accepted at popular drugstores such as CVS Pharmacy, Walmart, and Walgreens.
The price of Novolin R without insurance is about $145.06 for 1, 10ml of 100unit/ml vial, but you can use a free SingleCare discount card and pay the reduced cost of just $46.71. You can find discounted Novolin R prices using your SingleCare card at a local pharmacy near you.
The copay for Novolin R varies by health insurance plan. With SingleCare, the cost of Novolin R is $46.71 for 1, 10ml of 100unit/ml vial. You can ask the pharmacist to run your SingleCare savings card at checkout to compare prices and ensure you're getting the best deal available.
Most Medicare plans offer coverage for Novolin R. Typically your copay can vary between $19 – $158 for Novolin R. If you use our Novolin R coupon you could pay $46.71 for 1, 10ml of 100unit/ml vial of Novolin R. You may find that SingleCare may be more affordable than Medicare in certain instances.
Novolin R is manufactured by Novo Nordisk. The generic version of Novolin R is not currently available.
Novolin R (human insulin) is a short-acting type of insulin. Insulin is a peptide hormone that assists in controlling blood glucose levels in people with diabetes mellitus. Novolin R can be used in people with both type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Novolin R usually begins to work within approximately 30 minutes after it has been administered, peaks in 2 or 3 hours, and then continues to work for up to 8 hours after.
Novolin R is a man-made insulin product and acts in is the same as human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would make under normal circumstances. It works by helping blood glucose get into cells so that your body gets the amount of energy it needs. Normally, this medication is used in combination with a medium- or long-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs like metformin or dulaglutide.
This prescription drug should be used with a proper diet and exercise regime to help control high blood glucose in people with diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke.
Common side effects associated with Novolin R include low blood sugar, swelling in your hands or feet, weight gain, and thickening or hollowing of the skin where you injected the medicine.
Notify your doctor immediately if you experience low potassium (leg cramps), constipation, irregular heartbeats, fluttering in your chest, increased thirst or urination, numbness or tingling, muscle weakness, or limp feeling.
This is not a complete list of side effects so it is possible that others can occur. You should speak to your doctor for medical advice about side effects and how to manage or avoid them. You may also report side effects to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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