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Prices for Popular Insulins
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1
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Lantus
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387
387
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| Lantus (insulin glargine) is a long-acting insulin analogue that replaces or supplements the insulin made by the body. Insulin helps to control blood sugar levels in diabetes mellitus, including diabetes type 1 and diabetes type 2. There are currently no generic alternatives for any insulin brand, since insulin is considered a biological drug, but less expensive biosimilar versions may be available in the future. | ||||
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2
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Humalog
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407
407
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| Humalog (insulin lispro) is a short-acting insulin used to treat diabetes mellitus, including diabetes type 1 and diabetes type 2. It is generally used with a long-acting insulin to help control blood sugar levels. There are currently no generic alternatives for any insulin brand, since insulin is considered a biological drug, but less expensive biosimilar versions may be available in the future. | ||||
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3
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Novolog
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407
407
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| Novolog (insulin aspart) is a short-acting insulin used to treat diabetes mellitus, including diabetes type 1 and diabetes type 2. It is generally used with a long-acting insulin to help control blood sugar levels. There are currently no generic alternatives for any insulin brand, since insulin is considered a biological drug, but less expensive biosimilar versions may be available in the future. | ||||
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4
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Levemir
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387
387
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| Levemir (insulin detemir) is a long-acting insulin analogue that replaces or supplements the insulin made by the body. Insulin helps to control blood sugar levels in diabetes mellitus, including diabetes type 1 and diabetes type 2. There are currently no generic alternatives for any insulin brand, since insulin is considered a biological drug, but less expensive biosimilar versions may be available in the future. | ||||
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5
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Novolog 70/30
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408
408
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| Novolog 70/30 (insulin aspart) is a mix of long- and short-acting insulins used to treat diabetes mellitus, including diabetes type 1 and diabetes type 2. It replaces or supplements the insulin made by the body to help control blood sugar levels, and the mix allows twice-daily dosing with a faster effect. There are currently no generic alternatives for any insulin brand, since insulin is considered a biological drug, but less expensive biosimilar versions may be available in the future. | ||||
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6
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Humulin N
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313
313
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| Humulin N (insulin human) is an intermediate-acting insulin used to control blood sugar levels in diabetes mellitus, including diabetes type 1 and diabetes type 2. It has a quicker onset and longer duration than Humulin R. There are currently no generic alternatives for any insulin brand, since insulin is considered a biological drug, but less expensive biosimilar versions may be available in the future. | ||||
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7
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Humulin R
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120
120
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| Humulin R (insulin human) is a short-acting insulin used to control blood sugar levels in diabetes mellitus, including diabetes type 1 and diabetes type 2. There are currently no generic alternatives for any insulin brand, since insulin is considered a biological drug, but less expensive biosimilar versions may be available in the future. | ||||
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8
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Humalog 75/25
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407
407
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| Humalog 75/25 (insulin lispro) is a mix of long- and short-acting insulins used to treat diabetes mellitus, including diabetes type 1 and diabetes type 2. It replaces or supplements the insulin made by the body to help control blood sugar levels, and the mix allows twice-daily dosing with a faster effect. There are currently no generic alternatives for any insulin brand, since insulin is considered a biological drug, but less expensive biosimilar versions may be available in the future. | ||||
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9
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Novolin 70/30
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119
119
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| Novolin 70/30 (human insulin) is a mix of long- and short-acting insulins used to treat diabetes mellitus, including diabetes type 1 and diabetes type 2. It replaces or supplements the insulin made by the body to help control blood sugar levels, and the mix allows twice-daily dosing with a faster effect. There are currently no generic alternatives for any insulin brand, since insulin is considered a biological drug, but less expensive biosimilar versions may be available in the future. | ||||
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10
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Novolin N
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119
119
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| Novolin N (human insulin) is an intermediate-acting insulin used to control blood sugar levels in diabetes mellitus, including diabetes type 1 and diabetes type 2. It has a quicker onset and longer duration than Novolin R. There are currently no generic alternatives for any insulin brand, since insulin is considered a biological drug, but less expensive biosimilar versions may be available in the future. | ||||
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11
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Humulin 70/30
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313
313
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| Humulin 70/30 (insulin human) is a mix of long- and short-acting insulins used to treat diabetes mellitus, including diabetes type 1 and diabetes type 2. It replaces or supplements the insulin made by the body to help control blood sugar levels, and the mix allows twice-daily dosing with a faster effect. There are currently no generic alternatives for any insulin brand, since insulin is considered a biological drug, but less expensive biosimilar versions may be available in the future. | ||||
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12
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Apidra
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408
408
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| Apidra (insulin glulisine) is a long-acting insulin analogue that replaces or supplements the insulin made by the body. Insulin helps to control blood sugar levels in diabetes mellitus, including diabetes type 1 and diabetes type 2. There are currently no generic alternatives for any insulin brand, since insulin is considered a biological drug, but less expensive biosimilar versions may be available in the future. | ||||
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13
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Novolin R
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119
119
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| Novolin R (human insulin) is a short-acting insulin used to treat diabetes mellitus, including diabetes type 1 and diabetes type 2. It is generally used with a long-acting insulin to help control blood sugar levels. There are currently no generic alternatives for any insulin brand, since insulin is considered a biological drug, but less expensive biosimilar versions may be available in the future. | ||||
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14
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Humalog 50/50
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807
807
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| Humalog 50/50 (insulin lispro) is a mix of long- and short-acting insulins used to treat diabetes mellitus, including diabetes type 1 and diabetes type 2. It replaces or supplements the insulin made by the body to help control blood sugar levels, and the mix allows twice-daily dosing with a faster effect. There are currently no generic alternatives for any insulin brand, since insulin is considered a biological drug, but less expensive biosimilar versions may be available in the future. | ||||
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15
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Afrezza
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239
239
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| INSULIN is a human-made form of insulin. This medicine lowers the amount of sugar in your blood. It is a short-acting insulin that starts working about 15 minutes after it is inhaled. | ||||
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16
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Toujeo
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350
350
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| INSULIN GLARGINE is a human-made form of insulin. This drug lowers the amount of sugar in your blood. It is a long-acting insulin that is usually given once a day. | ||||
Note: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.