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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 $251.97 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 18.06% off the average retail price of $307.52.

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Dosage

Quantity

Price as low as

Price per unit

Fresenius Kabi of 1mg

1 kit

$251.97

$251.97

Eli Lilly of 1mg

2 kits

$177.33

$88.67

Amphastar of 1mg

1 kit

$81.98

$81.98

Mylan of 1mg

1 kit

$81.98

$81.98

Lupin of 1mg

1 kit

$81.98

$81.98

Cipla of 1mg

1 kit

$81.98

$81.98

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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