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Glucagon

Glucagon Dosage

Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCPAllison Gourley, PharmD
Reviewed by Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP, Allison Gourley, PharmD
Last reviewed on March 23, 2023

The average cost for 1 kit of Fresenius Kabi of 1mg of Glucagon is $239.05 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 20.48% off the average retail price of $300.60.

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Dosage

Quantity

Price as low as

Price per unit

Fresenius Kabi of 1mg

1 kit

$239.05

$239.05

Eli Lilly of 1mg

1 kit

$93.24

$93.24

Amphastar of 1mg

1 kit

$93.24

$93.24

Mylan of 1mg

1 kit

$90.25

$90.25

Lupin of 1mg

1 kit

$90.25

$90.25

Cipla of 1mg

2 kits

$174.25

$87.13

Avg retail price
$338.97(Save 72.49%)
GoodRx discount
$93.24
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Typical dosage for Glucagon

Diabetes: Glucagon is typically given as an injection either under the skin or into the muscle into the buttocks, upper arm, or thigh.

  • Adults and children weighing 20 kg (44 lbs) or more: The typical dose is 1 mg (1 mL) as needed for very low blood sugar. If your blood sugar is still low after 15 minutes, another 1 mg dose can be given while waiting for emergency medical help.

  • Children weighing less than 20 kg (44 lbs): The typical dose is 0.5 mg (0.5 mL) as needed for very low blood sugar. If your child's blood sugar is still low after 15 minutes, another 0.5 mg dose can be given while waiting for emergency medical help.

Imaging procedures: Glucagon is typically given as an injection either in the vein (intravenously, IV) or into the muscle by your healthcare provider. The dose depends on the specific imaging procedure.

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Why trust our experts?

Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP, started his full-time career as a clinical pharmacist at UCLA Health in the general medicine, general cardiology, and ICU units after completing residency in 2016. He also was the preceptor for the general medicine rotation from 2017 to 2021, which was a required rotation for all pharmacy residents.
Allison Gourley, PharmD, is a kidney and pancreas transplant pharmacist at a teaching hospital in the San Francisco Bay Area. When she’s not educating patients about their immunosuppressants, she's actively involved in transplant research.

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